Bachelor of Geology
California State University, Sacramento
- Sacramento, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen)
- Lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
- Additional academic criteria: 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80% average (high school)
- Transfer applicants 2.4 post-secondary GPA (3.0 high school if under 60 units).
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 50
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Geology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,960 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
| Department | Department of Geology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Geology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Scholarships
Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Geology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,960 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 50.
Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Geology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.