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Bachelor of Geological Studies

Fredericton, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

The Geological Studies programme at UNB Fredericton suits students seeking earth science or environmental geoscience study without aiming for professional geoscience registration.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Geological Studies. Strengthen critical analysis
evidence-based reasoning
and clear communication through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

Geotourism and museum curatorship
Conservation and non-profit work
Education
Journalism

Curriculum

Within the Bachelor of Science
study covers earth science and environmental geoscience courses without the professional-registration track. The page does not list further course detail.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (mathematics
sciences
electives by group)
accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels
IB Diploma
AP
SAT/ACT and national certificates. Entry averages are program-specific (for example IGCSE/A-level C or higher for Arts
B or higher for Business
Computer Science
Engineering and Science). Transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP report.

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (Mathematics, sciences, electives by group); accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels, IB Diploma (3 HL subjects), AP, SAT/ACT and national certificates; transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP course-by-course report for studies outside Canada/US; applicants over 21 add a resume

Language tests

IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Check the admission requirements for your program and the application deadline (March 31 for most undergraduate programs). Create a UNB application account
apply online and pay the 125 CAD non-refundable fee. Mail official or notarized transcripts
any SAT/ACT or A-level results
English test scores unless exempt and
for post-secondary study outside Canada or the US
a WES ICAP course-by-course report. Check application status in your account.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,630 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$46,078 CAD

Program details

Campus	Fredericton
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.