BSc in Earth Sciences (Honours) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Discover the intricate and captivating realm beneath your feet by delving into subjects like geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and hydrogeology. Over its four-billion-year existence, our planet has undergone transformations—some gradual, like the formation of mountains, and others abrupt and catastrophic, such as asteroid collisions. Earth Sciences will teach you about our planet's composition, from rocks and soil to water systems and climate change impacts. Humanity relies on Earth's resources, including minerals, fossil fuels, organic matter, gases, and drinking water. Who uncovers these precious hidden treasures? Geoscientists do. Dive deep by specializing in Geology, Geophysics, or Hydrogeology. For hands-on learning, take advantage of paid co-op work opportunities. Upon graduation, you'll qualify for Professional Geoscientist certification—preparing you to create environmental conservation strategies, forecast natural hazards, improve water quality standards, and beyond. Develop job-ready skills. From day one, you'll work in our cutting-edge laboratories. Or join global research initiatives—our faculty lead projects across 15 countries on five continents. Connect with fellow earth science enthusiasts. Beyond classrooms and labs, the Earth and Environmental Science club (WATROX) arranges field excursions, networking events, and social gatherings. The Department of Earth and Environmental Science provides six specialization options across two undergraduate degrees. The Earth Science program offers three paths (geology, geophysics, and hydrogeology), while Environmental Science features three concentrations (geoscience, water science, and ecology). Both programs are available in regular and co-op study formats.