Overview

Geoscience is a diverse scientific field with sub-disciplines including geochemistry, sedimentology, geomicrobiology, geophysics, mineralogy, paleontology, and hydrogeology.

You will learn how to integrate knowledge of these and other sub-disciplines to improve your understanding of physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the Earth system in the past, present, and future.

You will also study how to address societal needs such as meeting growing demand for non-renewable and renewable resources, and minimizing environmental impacts of resource development.

Careers

Graduates of this Environmental Geoscience BSc program offered at University of Saskatchewan are immediately eligible to register as Professional Geoscientists-in-Training with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
You can seek employment with a variety of private and public sector employers including consulting firms, resource companies (e.g., oil and gas, potash, base and precious metals, diamonds, aggregate), municipal divisions (e.g., water quality, wastewater treatment, solid waste management), and federal or provincial organizations (e.g., environment, water).

Career opportunities for Environmental Geoscientists include various specializations including:

Geochemistry
Hydrogeology
Water Quality
Mine Reclamation
Contaminated Land Remediation
Environmental Protection

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
Earth Processes
Calculus
Physics and the Universe
Chemical Processes
Global Environmental Systems
Physics for the Life Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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86

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 174 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SL or HL Mathematics or Math Studies
Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled. Minimum admission average: 24

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39711 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8205 CAD / year

≈ 8205 CAD / year

Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

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