Associate of Geology
San Mateo County Community College District - College of San Mateo
- San Mateo, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Geology is a four-year on-campus degree at Mount Royal University in Calgary focused on geology through classroom, Laboratory and field study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Geology
- Strengthen skills in field investigation
- Environmental systems
- Applied analysis and resource stewardship
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Environmental geologist
- Mineral exploration geologist
- Petroleum geologist
- Geoscientist
- Hydrogeologist
- Exploration geophysicist
- Geotechnical specialist
- Marine geoscientist
Curriculum
- Four-year degree with an Honours stream that includes research. Learning combines classroom study
- Laboratories and fieldwork
- With study abroad and field schools optional. Core course names are not listed
- And no co-op or thesis is stated for the standard stream. Graduates are eligible for APEGA membership.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma
- or college transcript for applicants 18+) with English translations
- valid passport
- bank proof of at least 32
- 500 USD
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 56
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE 42 or Duolingo 85); no minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 56 (3.5 on the new scale)
- PTE Academic 42
- Duolingo 85
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,584 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | San Mateo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Math/Science |
| Department | Geology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | College scholarships are available to eligible students; international eligibility and funding vary by individual award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Scholarships
College scholarships are available to eligible students; international eligibility and funding vary by individual award.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,584 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,431 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 56 (3.5 on the new scale), PTE Academic 42, Duolingo 85, IELTS Academic 5.5.
College scholarships are available to eligible students; international eligibility and funding vary by individual award.

