Geology

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 643 / credit

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Geology

About

Program details

Bachelor of Science - Geology (major and honours)

Expected duration: 4 years

Geology is the study of Earth systems and their interactions, including:

the history of the Earth and the formation of natural resources
natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes and mudslides
classification of fossilized life forms, rocks and minerals
scientific predictions of global climate change based on the study of past processes

Major and honours geology students are introduced to geological field mapping techniques in an intensive course following their second year of study. A subsequent advanced field mapping course provides experience in regional scale geological and air photo mapping, and develops observational skills, data recording techniques, recording and project report mapping skills.

Several other lecture/lab courses also incorporate one-day or weekend field trips.

Sample course offerings

GEOL 1340: The Dynamic Earth
GEOL 1400: Time-Trekker's Travelog: Our Evolving Earth
GEOL 2500: Introduction to Mineralogy
GEOL 2520: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
GEOL 2800: Optics and Spectroscopy of Minerals
GEOL 2770: Principles of Inorganic Geochemistry
GEOL 3310: Paleontology
GEOL 3490: Glacial Geology and Geomorphology
GEOL 4260: Applied Geophysics Field Course
GEOL 4670: Global Tectonics

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Learning outside the classroom

Field trips
The university organizes optional geological field trips every two to three years to locations such as the Colorado Plateau and the Rocky Mountains.

Professional registration
The professional practice of geoscience in Canada is governed by provincial and territorial law and is regulated by professional geoscience associations. In Manitoba, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM) regulates professional practice. The requirements for professional registration are acceptable academic preparation and a subsequent period of acceptable geoscience experience.
Students considering professional registration should take the BSc Earth Sciences honours or major degree and make appropriate course selections, particularly in the basic sciences.

Learn more about current registration requirements at www.enggeomb.ca.

The earth sciences deal with the history of the Earth and its life, especially the history recorded in rocks. The Department of Earth Sciences gives students the theoretical and instrumental expertise needed to tackle many resource extraction, mineral processing and environmental problems.

Disciplines

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment

Earth

and Resources

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah Certificate (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 643

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

Once you've checked requirements and gathered what you need, it's time to begin your online application.

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post-secondary education, and may ask more detailed questions related to your program of application.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

A complete listing of your educational background from Grade 12 (or highest grade level), College and University (including the University of Manitoba) is required as part of your application. Also required is the listing of institutions attended on an exchange or letter of permission.

Avoid application fraud or misconduct

If you commit application fraud or misconduct, your University of Manitoba acceptance and registration may be withdrawn and you may be disqualified from consideration, not only in the year of application, but also in all subsequent sessions. If discovered in a subsequent session it may result in dismissal from the university.

Application fraud or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Failure to declare attendance at another post-secondary institution
Presenting falsified academic documentation or causing or encouraging another person to falsify records through translation or data changes
Presenting falsified personal documentation, e.g. using a false name, date of birth, country of origin, etc.
Presenting falsified or fictitious reference documentation
Cheating on or having another person write a standardized entry exam such as TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT, LSAT or DAT
Presenting another person's standardized test score as one's own to falsify a test result
Failure to report suspensions from another post-secondary institution
Paying for an application fee with a fraudulent credit card

Making changes to your application after submission

Once you've submitted your application, you can make changes to your email address, mailing address, and release of information under the "Application Summary" tab in your application portal.

If you've made an error in your application, please contact your admissions team. You can find their contact information in either the admission requirement PDF for your program or in the "Questions" tab under "Contact Us" in your application portal.