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Geology explores our planet, from towering peaks to its molten core. This field investigates natural events like quakes, volcanic eruptions, ice formations, mountain building, coastal dynamics, mineral formations, mantle movements, planetary magnetism, continental drift, life's evolutionary journey, and climate shifts throughout Earth's history.
Explore past and present ecological crises, analyze rock compositions to uncover Earth's formative processes, and contribute to finding vital energy and mineral deposits. Your studies will illuminate Earth's transformation through time while deepening your grasp of the physical, chemical, and biological forces that continue to shape our world.
Practical learning
Field courses offer immersive, hands-on training in geological investigation techniques.
Cutting-edge Resources
Our department boasts state-of-the-art research facilities, enabling students to engage in meaningful projects that reveal Earth's inner workings and surface phenomena.
We maintain close collaborations with the Canadian Light Source, where Canada Research Chairs Graham George and Ingrid Pickering apply synchrotron technology to address critical geological and environmental challenges.
Academic Excellence
The Department of Geological Sciences stands among Canada's most varied and celebrated programs, uniquely distinguished by three faculty members receiving the esteemed Steacie Fellowship - a national honor recognizing outstanding scientific and engineering achievements.
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program, or who are undecided about which program they are interested in, are encouraged to take Foundations of Mathematics 30. Students interested in the Bachelor of Science program are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 30.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59