Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) in Geological Engineering in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
60,623
(c. USD43,480.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Geological engineers evaluate natural terrains for infrastructure projects like dams, mines, transportation networks, and resource extraction sites. The Geological Engineering program offers a dynamic career path featuring fieldwork in diverse locations and hands-on experience with cutting-edge engineering technologies.
This interdisciplinary program operates within the Faculty of Science while granting a Bachelor of Applied Science degree through the engineering Faculty of Applied Science. Our academic scope covers planetary science, resource management, and environmental stewardship, with specialized training in geotechnical applications such as infrastructure development, environmental conservation, energy systems, mineral extraction, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
Career prospects
A UBC degree connects you with global perspectives, unlocks new possibilities, and expands your horizons beyond expectations. Graduates emerge with both specialized knowledge and adaptable skills for lifelong professional development in an ever-changing world.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Degree-specific requirements: Applied Science (Engineering)
- Math, Chemistry, and Physics (Standard XII Level)
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.
Tuition
CAD
60,623