Earth sciences encompasses all scientific studies related to the structure and development of our planet, whether investigating the composition of rocks or soil on the Earth’s surface, the movement of plates or the properties of material far beneath our feet. Although field work plays an important role in many studies, today’s geoscientists commonly use ocean drilling vessels, satellite imagery, high-precision geochemical and geophysical instruments, and the latest in electronic and laser microscopes.
Earth sciences
University Rank:#660
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 16,315 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 3, 2026
Earth sciences
About
Disciplines
Science
Requirements
Entry Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Credential
General Certificate of Secondary Education Transcript (Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-‘aama)
Required subject areas
- English
- Mathematics*
- Laboratory Science* (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
- Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language*
- Elective
*Students who are missing an eligible course in one of subject groups 2, 3 or 4, who apply for admission to a program that does not require completion of these courses, will be considered for general admission. In this case, an eligible course in subject groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be used to substitute the missing course. Students who are missing eligible courses in two subject areas should contact [email protected].
General admission criteria
Grade requirement
- Minimum average of 75% in the required subject areas, with a passing grade in each subject.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency for general admission may be demonstrated through a valid score on one of the following standardized tests taken within two years prior to the start of the semester of admission. Final results should be submitted based on the instructions listed with each test.
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Requirement: A minimum overall score of 115.
Submission: Upon receipt of your certified test results, you should send the results from your Duolingo account to Memorial University of Newfoundland.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Requirement: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic for UKVI, with at least a band 6 in reading and writing. General Training results are not acceptable.
Submission: Test report form should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE ACADEMIC)
Requirement: A minimum overall score of 60.
Submission: Score Report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Requirement: A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing.
Submission: Score Report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Career
In addition to the major, minor and honours options in Earth sciences, joint programs are offered in:
A bachelor of science degree, with a major in Earth sciences, prepares students for a variety of careers including:
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
16,315 / year
Earth sciences
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada, St. John's