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Earth Sciences (BSc)

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.

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    Faculty

    • Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

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    Degree

    • Bachelor of Science (BSc)

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    Expected duration

    • General: 3 years
    • Minor: 18 credit hours

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    Program options

    • General
    • Minor

  • Develop valuable skills

    Many employers are interested in the skills possessed by geology graduates including:

    • An understanding of the Earth and Earth materials and a broad scientific background
    • Skills used in the exploration for, and sustainable development of, natural resources including minerals, energy resources and water
    • Field mapping and sampling skills
    • 3-D visualization, graphic presentation and computer skills
    • Technical writing, communication, research and analytical skills
    • Preparation of geological maps, diagrams, technical reports from field work and analytical laboratory research
    • Integration of field, geochemical, and petrological data
    • Examination and interpretation of the effects of erosion, sedimentation and tectonic deformation
  • Geology students working together at an outdoor site.

Program details

Bachelor of Science - General - Earth Sciences

Expected duration: 3 years

The 3-year general program (comprising of 90 credit hours) in earth sciences is designed to give students a basic understanding of the discipline in combination with a concentration of courses in a second subject area. The general program is not intended for those students who seek a career in the geosciences. It is a useful consideration for students planning to enter the Bachelor of Education program.

Minor in Earth Sciences

Expected duration: 18 credit hours

To earn a minor in earth sciences, a student must successfully complete GEOL 1340 and one of GEOL 1400, GEOL 1410, or GEOL 1420 plus 12 credit hours from courses at the 2000 level and 3000 level.

Book an appointment with an advisor in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources to discuss minoring in earth sciences.

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.

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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.

Admission requirements

The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Science general (Earth Sciences) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

The Bachelor of Science general (Earth Science) is an Advanced entry program. Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.

If you do not meet the requirements for advanced entry into the Bachelor of Science general (Earth Science) program, you can apply for admission to University 1, Earth Sciences – Geology (BSc), Earth Sciences – Geophysics (BSc) or another program.

For guidance regarding how to minor in earth sciences, talk to an academic advisor.

How to apply

Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130

Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the "Start or continue your application" button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents.

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University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)

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Phone: 204-474-8808
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Program inquiries

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Room 440 Wallace Building
125 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2

Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

Phone: 204-474-7252
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