Fredericton,
NB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Earth Sciences - Honours (Fredericton) in Fredericton Canada | University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
|
Fredericton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
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 development of geological features like mountain chains, valleys, ice formations, and bodies of water. These professionals analyze the triggers and impacts 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 its purity
methods to track and reduce shoreline and riverbank erosion or flooding
changes in ocean and lake water levels
global climate shifts
They investigate the sources of Earth's raw materials and play crucial roles in discovering and sustainably developing resources like metals, salts, water sources, construction materials, and energy reserves that support modern infrastructure, farming, clean water systems, and power generation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official or notarized transcripts grades for all secondary or high school colleges and universities you have attended
All applicants must disclose any prior attendance at a university or other postsecondary institution in Canada or abroad regardless of whether they are seeking transfer credit Failure to disclose this information may result in a rejection of the student's application or subsequent suspension from UNB.
Newly admitted students who have completed IB courses in high school may be eligible for advanced standing transfer credit toward their studies at UNB To apply for transfer credit please ensure your official results are sent directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization to UNB Only courses that are completed at the Higher-Level HL are eligible for transfer credit.
IB - Biology Business Management Chemistry Economics English A French B Geography History Mathematics Physics Spanish A2 - 5 6 or 7 - Saint John and Fredericton.
Undergraduate applicants whose native language is not English require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs.
TOEFL IBT with a minimum overall score of 85.
IELTS or IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall score of 6.5.
CAEL CE or CAEL Online with a minimum overall score of 60.
Pearson PTE with a minimum score of 59.
Cambridge English Assessment B2 First C1 advanced or C2 proficiency with a minimum score of 176.
All applicants must disclose any prior attendance at a university or other postsecondary institution in Canada or abroad regardless of whether they are seeking transfer credit Failure to disclose this information may result in a rejection of the student's application or subsequent suspension from UNB.
Newly admitted students who have completed IB courses in high school may be eligible for advanced standing transfer credit toward their studies at UNB To apply for transfer credit please ensure your official results are sent directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization to UNB Only courses that are completed at the Higher-Level HL are eligible for transfer credit.
IB - Biology Business Management Chemistry Economics English A French B Geography History Mathematics Physics Spanish A2 - 5 6 or 7 - Saint John and Fredericton.
Undergraduate applicants whose native language is not English require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs.
TOEFL IBT with a minimum overall score of 85.
IELTS or IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall score of 6.5.
CAEL CE or CAEL Online with a minimum overall score of 60.
Pearson PTE with a minimum score of 59.
Cambridge English Assessment B2 First C1 advanced or C2 proficiency with a minimum score of 176.
Tuition
CAD
19,148