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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $23,906 CAD

  • Application fee

    $40 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Highlights
Practical laboratories

These are mandatory and all come with course.

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 31-August-2023 2023-08-31
Winter-January 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Fall-September 31-August-2024 2024-08-31
Winter-January 31-December-2024 2024-12-31

Overview

Bachelor of Science in Geology

By choosing to study geology you will become a scientific detective. 

You will work closely with your professors to uncover the Earth’s past and predict its future. 

Acadia’s curriculum allows you to achieve professional registration as a geologist. 

It includes a core of courses at the first-year to fourth-year levels. 

You may also choose elective courses tailored to your interests. 

Outside the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, you will study chemistry, math and physics.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$30,621

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,692
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,715
Tuition 1 person $23,906

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.00 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Official Language Test Results
  • Letter of Reference (US applicants only)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter  (If Applicable)

Note: Official Transcripts from All educational Institutions Attended

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

61
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

180
173
listening
173
writing
173
speaking
173
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

EAP Program Information:

FoundationsEAP 500EAP 1000EAP 2000BridgingUniversity
CAEL 10-20CAEL 30CAEL 40CAEL 50CAEL 60CAEL 70
iBT below 49iBT 49-58iBT 59-68iBT 69-78iBT 79-89iBT 90
IELTS below 4.5IELTS 4.5IELTS 5.0IELTS 5.5IELTS 6.0IELTS 6.5

 

What does the EAP program include?

Each EAP term is 10 weeks long, with 25 hours of study per week. This includes:

  • Intensive instruction in Listening and Speaking including presentation, discussion, lecture and note-taking skills.
  • Intensive instruction in Reading and Writing including essay and report writing, reading strategies, critical thinking, and research skills.
  • Concentrated study in specific areas including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, communication skills, and technical English.

University Bridging Program:

  • In the final level of EAP, you will enter the Bridging program.
  • The Bridging Program helps you prepare for university by combining full-time EAP study with study in a 3 credit-hour academic credit course.
  • This credit course can be used towards the completion of any undergraduate degree.
  • After completing the Bridging Program, you will be allowed to begin full-time study in your academic program without the need to write an official language proficiency test.
  • Tuition for the Bridging Program includes both the EAP support courses and the academic credit course.

Academic background and requirement

When choosing your high school courses, you should note that several courses taken in the first year of university have secondary school prerequisites. 

Generally, students continuing university work in subjects available in secondary school are advised to have senior year secondary school standing in those subjects.

Requirement: 

  • Academic or Precalculus Mathematics
  • Chemistry

 

GPA:

India: Higher Secondary Certificate with a minimum 60% overall

China: Senior/Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate with a minimum 85%

Iran: Pre-University Year with minimum grades of 14/20

Career opportunities

  • Geologist
  • Geological Technician
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Geospatial Analyst
  • Mining Engineer
  • Petroleum Geologist

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