Geology Mount Royal University

Overview

The Geology programme at Mount Royal University offers a comprehensive scientific education focused on the Earth's structure, evolution, and vital natural resources. Students engage in a curriculum that balances sophisticated laboratory analysis with practical, hands-on field experience in diverse geological settings.

This degree is designed to meet the professional standards required for graduates to apply for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. By integrating geospatial technology and modern research methods, the university ensures that students are well-equipped for the evolving demands of the global geoscience sector.

The learning environment is characterised by small class sizes that facilitate direct interaction with expert faculty members.

Why Geology at Mount Royal University?

Mount Royal University provides a student-first undergraduate experience with a specific focus on practical application. The institution is known for its supportive professors and facilities that allow students to work directly with GIS and geospatial technologies to analyse real-world data.

The programme's location in Calgary offers a unique advantage, providing easy access to Alberta’s varied landscapes for fieldwork. Distinctive teaching features include the honours stream, which enables students to conduct impactful, community-focused research alongside their academic peers and faculty mentors.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 25604 per year
• National fee: CAD 9200 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Dynamic Earth
• Earth Through Time
• General Chemistry - Structure and Bonding
• Computer-Based Problem Solving for the Sciences

Years 2-4

• Structural Geology
• Geological Field Methods I
• Igneous Petrology
• Exploration Geophysics
• Petroleum Geology
• Plate Tectonic Regimes

Careers with Geology

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles across the energy, mining, and environmental sectors. The curriculum's alignment with professional licensing requirements opens pathways into regulated geoscience careers in both industry and government organisations.

Common career destinations for alumni include positions as environmental geologists, hydrogeologists, and mineral exploration specialists. Others find success as petroleum geologists, geotechnical specialists, exploration geophysicists, or marine geoscientists, while some choose to pursue advanced research through graduate studies.