Associate of Geology
- Santa Barbara, 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
- Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study (equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA); at least 17 years old; official bank letter and financial statement; English proficiency (IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE 44
- Duolingo 90 or other listed proof); not open to applicants who already completed a US degree; several majors closed to F-1.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 44
- Duolingo 90
- Cambridge 160
- TOEIC 850
- 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 | $10,916 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Cliff Drive) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Affairs (credit programmes) |
| Department | Earth Planetary Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Scholarships
5126 scholarships connected to this program.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,916 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,460 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 44, Duolingo 90, Cambridge 160, TOEIC 850, IELTS Academic 5.5.
5126 scholarships are connected to this program.

