BSc in Environmental Geoscience in St. Catharines Canada | Brock University

Brock University | St. Catharines Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 34,152
(c. USD24,485.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The study of Earth sciences plays a crucial role in addressing modern challenges like pollution control, waste management, groundwater conservation, and mitigating volcanic and seismic risks. This discipline is equally essential for discovering and harnessing natural resources, including petroleum, natural gas, mineral deposits, and construction materials. A key focus of Earth science research involves tracing our planet's transformation over its 4.6-billion-year history. Geological formations and sedimentary layers preserve extensive evidence of planetary changes triggered by various factors. Numerous researchers dedicate their efforts to interpreting these historical patterns and forecasting Earth's future transformations. There's growing demand for environmental geoscientists with specialized training to tackle resource and ecological management issues. Employment projections indicate that environmental geoscience roles in North America will expand more rapidly than most other professions.

Career opportunities
Water resources specialist (PGeo)
Aquifer systems analyst (PGeo)
Ecological geoscientist (PGeo)
Sustainability consultant
Protected area manager/park ranger


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);

Minimum six Grade 12 4U or 4M-level credits, including program specific prerequisites.

A minimum admission average of 70% (many programs require a higher average)

English proficiency requirements

IELTS - overall 6.5, no band below 6.0

TOEFL - overall 88, no band below 21

CAEL - overall 70, no band below 60

PTE - 58

IELP Level 5 - Successful completion of Level 5 of the Brock Intensive English Language program

CAE (C1 Advanced): 176 minimum score

CPE (C2 Proficiency): 176 minimum score

IB: Completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A

Tuition CAD 34,152
St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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