Geology

Are you curious about the history of our planet and other terrestrial bodies? Are you fascinated by the study of rocks, volcanoes, tectonics, formations, sediments, minerals and natural resources? Do you have a desire to explore and discover? To participate in hands-on field-based studies?

The Geology program provides you with a rigorous foundation in earth science subjects like geology, meteorology, and oceanography. You will also explore various topics within environmental geosciences such as petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and volcanology.

Visit the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences website for more info.

Accepted international credentials

Applicants are reviewed on their high school transcript with particular emphasis on yearly averages and results in prerequisite subjects (prerequisite subjects must have been completed during the last two years of high school).

Bologna-signatory countries

Studying geology can lead to a wide range of careers in industry, teaching and research in Earth Sciences. This program meets the academic requirements shared by the professional orders for geologists and environmental geo-scientists in most Canadian provinces.

You could become a professional: 

• Environmental geologist
• Exploration geologist
• Mine geologist
• Hydrogeologist
• Geotechnical project coordinator
• Geothermal energy analyst
• Earth materials quality control specialist