Environmental Geoscience (BSc)

Acadia University

Canada, Kentville

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Acadia University

Canada , Kentville

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesAugust-2022 16-Aug-2022

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Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,039 / Year

Apply Date 16-Aug-2022

Next Intake August-2022

Environmental Geoscience (BSc)

About

Environmental Geoscience explores how our planet works. You will study how Earth, atmosphere, and ocean processes interact with the biosphere and human activities.

Find insights between Environmental Science and Geology.

Environmental Geoscience is a diverse scientific program. You will learn about the dynamics and history of our planet. You will discover how that impacts the environmental, energy and mining industries within Canada and abroad. You will gain a wide range of expertise.

Class sizes are small. You will make frequent field trips, and you will be part of a close-knit community. The strong network you develop will typically continue long after you graduate. A mix of field work and technology will give you hands-on experience and exposure to all aspects of environmental geoscience. Our faculty members are dedicated to your success. They’ll provide you with individual attention.

Environmental geoscience bridges the gap between environmental science and geology. Do you see yourself as a professional environmental geoscientist some day? Our degree program will help you get there. Thanks to our rural setting and small class sizes, you will have field and laboratory opportunities at every level of study.

Environmental geoscientists are in demand. Many of our graduates work as consultants to governments and industry. They ensure that resources in mining, oil and gas, and hydrogeology are developed with the environment in mind. Your degree will provide international career opportunities.

The degree program is available at both a BSc and BSc (Honours) level. Do you hope to be registered as a professional environmental geoscientist? Our curriculum allows you to meet Nova Scotia’s provincial standards.

In your first and second years, the core courses are a combination of both the environmental science and geology major program. You will also study first-year biology, chemistry, math, and physics. In your third year, you will study geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology and environmental science.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah with minimum 85%; in addition, a minimum grade of 85% in math is needed for degree programs that require math

English Program Requirements

Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, you must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing. If your first language is not English, you may be required to present your TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic scores. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:

TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE) - Pass A, B, or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173
Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115, with no sub score below 90
LanguageCert Academic: 70-74 overall, with no skill under 65

If you have studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.

If you do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible, you may receive an offer of admission allowing you to begin your degree program upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. For more information visit the English Language Centre.