Bachelor of Science - Geology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Geology is a four-year program that prepares students for careers in the geosciences. The program includes field mapping techniques, laboratory courses, and field trips. Graduates can expect employment opportunities in mining, environmental consulting, petroleum, government, and other industries. The curriculum is compliant with Geoscientists Canada guidelines.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology
is a four-year program.
• The program introduces geological field mapping techniques to students following their second year of study, and a subsequent field mapping course imparts knowledge in regional scale geological and air photo mapping.
• The curriculum guidelines for the program are compliant with Geoscientists Canada.
• Students engage with lectures and laboratory courses that involve one-day or weekend field trips.

Careers:

• Graduates with the Bachelor of Science in Geology can expect employment opportunities with the following:
• Mining/mineral resources companies
• Environmental consulting firms
• Petroleum industry
• Government
• Resource exploration companies
• Engineering firms
• Universities
• Science centers and museums
• Professional geoscience consulting
• Geological software development firms