Fredericton,
NB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Earth Sciences (Fredericton) in Fredericton Canada | University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
|
Fredericton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,148
(c. USD13,733.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Geoscientists, also known as earth scientists or geologists, examine how oceans and continents form and change over time. Their research covers the creation of mountain systems, valleys, ice formations, and water bodies. These experts analyze triggers and consequences of natural disasters, including those caused by landslides, earthquakes, extreme weather events, water level fluctuations, and volcanic activity.
Geoscientists additionally explore:
how groundwater forms, moves, and maintains purity
methods to track and reduce shoreline and riverbank erosion or overflow
changes in ocean and lake water levels
global climate shifts
They investigate the sources of Earth's raw materials and play key roles in finding and sustainably developing resources like metals, salts, water reserves, construction materials, and energy sources that support modern infrastructure, farming, and technology.
Effective city planning and environmental restoration efforts depend on thorough understanding of geological processes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must complete high school for admission to the University of New Brunswick. They must complete six specific high school courses, according to their program of choice. UNB takes the overall average of the high school grades achieved in these six courses to calculate the student’s "minimum admission average", which is used to determine admissibility.
Course requirements:
Senior English Literature
Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus
1 other academic maths
Senior Chemistry
1 of Senior Physics, Senior Biology or Senior Geology (Senior Physics is required for entry into Health Sciences)
1 elective from group 1 or 2
Minimum admission average: 75% (The average marks in Pre-Calculus Math, Chemistry and the best other Science course must be at least 75 %.)
The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
International students require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60, or Pearson Vue Test 59.
Tuition
CAD
19,148