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The field of Earth sciences covers all scientific research concerning our planet's structure and evolution, from analyzing surface rocks and soils to studying plate tectonics and deep Earth materials. While fieldwork remains crucial, modern geoscientists now employ advanced tools like ocean drilling ships, satellite data, sophisticated geochemical and geophysical equipment, and cutting-edge electronic and laser microscopy.
Memorial University boasts one of Canada's most extensive and varied Earth sciences departments. Students can pursue a broad program or focus on specialized areas such as applied geophysics, environmental geoscience, petrology and tectonics with economic geology, or sedimentary basin studies.
Numerous employers visit our campus each year to recruit students for both summer employment and full-time careers. A substantial number of our graduates go on to become certified geoscientists.
Beyond the standard major, minor and honors tracks in Earth sciences, we offer combined degree programs in:
biologyEarth sciences (B.Sc. honours)
chemistryEarth sciences (B.Sc. honours)
Earth sciencesgeography (B.Sc. honours)
Earth sciencesphysics (B.Sc. major and honours)
geophysicsphysical oceanography (B.Sc. honours)
Duration: Four years