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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Applied Science - Geological Engineering

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Applied Science - Geological Engineering

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $57,736 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-January-2024 2024-01-15
Spring-May 15-January-2024 2024-01-15
Fall-September 15-January-2025 2025-01-15
Spring-May 15-January-2025 2025-01-15

Overview

Bachelor of Applied Science - Geological Engineering

Geological engineers assess the physical landscapes where dams, mines, roads, pipelines, railways, forestry, and other extractive operations are planned. 

Geological Engineering prepares you for an exciting career often involving travel and on-site investigations in far-flung locales and exposure to state-of-the-art engineering tools.

Geological Engineering is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Faculty of Science, leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science of the Engineering Faculty of Applied Science. 

Research and teaching interests span virtually all aspects of understanding the history and dynamics of our planet, as well as the management of its resources and the environment we live in. 

This program at the University of British Columbia focuses on many important aspects of geotechnology, including construction, environmental protection, transportation, energy and water supply, mining, natural hazards management, and governmental oversight.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$68,031

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,800
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,295
Tuition 1 person $57,736

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Transcript and/or grade information
  • English language competency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
22
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
22
reading

PTE

65
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo English Test: Overall: 125


If you have a strong record of academic achievement but do not yet meet the UBC English language requirement. 

In that case, you may be eligible for the Conditional Admission Program, which offers English language preparation leading to an undergraduate degree program on UBC’s Vancouver campus for bachelor degree programs in all faculties.

Once accepted to the Conditional Admission Program, you must register for the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program. 

To earn the Certificate of English Language, you will need to successfully complete two courses, EAP 600 and EAP 650, to meet the UBC English Language Admission Standard.

EAP Program options

  • Two 8-week sessions will begin in January, May, or August/September. One session will cover EAP 600, and the other EAP 650.
  • One 8-week accelerated session is scheduled to begin in July and finish in August/September. This session covers both EAP 600 and EAP 650.

Academic background and requirement

General admission requirements

  • Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

 

Degree-specific requirements: Applied Science (Engineering)

  • Senior-level Pre-Calculus Math
  • Senior-level Chemistry
  • Senior-level Physics
  • Academically strong candidates missing either senior-level Chemistry or senior-level Physics may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

 

GPA

 

China: 60%

Minimum requirements

  • Three years of Upper Middle School Math (Pre-Calculus)
  • Two years of Upper Middle School Chemistry
  • Three years of Upper Middle School Physics
  • Academically strong candidates missing either senior-level Chemistry or senior-level Physics may be evaluated case-by-case.

 

The grades you’ll need to be considered for an offer of admission from UBC differ by degree and vary from year to year. 

In past years, an 84% average (where the minimum pass grade is 60%) on China’s grading scale was required.

 

India: 85%

Minimum requirements

  • Math/Applied Math, Chemistry, and Physics (Standard XII Level)

 

Iran: 16 of 20

Minimum requirements

  • Grade 12 Math
  • Grade 12 Chemistry
  • Grade 12 Physics

The grades you’ll need to be considered for an offer of admission from UBC differ by degree and vary from year to year. 

In past years, an average of 16 on Iran’s 20-point grading scale was required.

Career opportunities

  • Geological Engineer
  • Geological Prospecting Technologist
  • Hydrogeological Engineer
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Oil and Gas Production Engineer
  • Land Surveyor
  • Soil Engineer
  • Tunnel Engineer
  • Water Resource Engineer

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