Bachelor of Science in Geology (Optional Co-Op)

Acadia University
Webometrics Canada National Ranking: 48

Course Info

Summary

By choosing to study geology you will become a scientific detective, working closely with your professors to uncover the Earth’s past and predict its future. You will find the field of earth sciences rewarding if you enjoy the outdoors, have a good scientific knowledge base, and want to understand how the world around you works.

The geology program is available at both the BSc and BSc (honours) level. Acadia’s curriculum allows you to achieve professional registration as a geologist. It includes a core of courses at the first to fourth-year levels and allows elective courses tailored to your interests. Outside the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, you also study chemistry, math and physics.

Be Inspired
Small class sizes, frequent field trips and a close-knit community ensure that you develop a strong network, which typically continues long past graduation. The integration of field work and technology gives you rewarding hands-on experience and exposure to all aspects of geology. Faculty members are dedicated to your success and provide individual attention.

Career Outcomes

Exploration geologist
Petroleum geologist
Hydrogeologist
Geochemist
Geophysicist
Geographic information systems (GIS) specialist
Marine Geologist
Museums
Seismologist
And many other careers in mining and oil industries

About Course
Course Credential

Bachelor

Application Deadline

Based on course availibility

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

January, September

Academics, GPA

Grade 12 with minimum average of 60%. No course below 50% Subject requirement- - English - Math - Chemistry - 2 additional Courses

English requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 TOFEL: PTE: Overall 61 with no subtest below 60

Course Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

CAD$ 21049.86

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

N/A

Location

Wolfville

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Acadia University.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international