Overview

We decipher the processes that shape Earth and we find the natural resources that are the basis of almost everything we use. We teach and practice stewardship of our planet and we work on understanding and predicting natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and volcanic eruptions.

As geologists, we study the origin and evolution of life and its relevance to animal and plant populations today. Examining how Earth's climate has evolved through time helps us to understand modern climate change. If you are interested in learning about our planet through a field that integrates multiple disciplines and focuses on real world applications, then Geology is the science for you.

Careers

The career opportunities open to you as a geology graduate include employment with companies engaged in exploration for, and production of hydrocarbons, metallic and non-metallic minerals, coal, diamonds and groundwater. Geoscientists are also employed by consulting companies that carry out environmental assessments and remediate contaminated water aquifers and industrial sites.

In addition, you might find employment in government agencies for resource or environmental management. Geology graduates at the University of Alberta are found among the top ranks of major companies in the natural resources sector, in provincial and federal geological surveys, and as professors in major universities around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
Mineralogy
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Invertebrate Paleontology
Geologic Structures
Hydrogeology
Igneous Petrology
Metamorphic Petrology
Sedimentary Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

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120

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90

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on your complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: your grades, your English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.
Depending on what type of student you are, your transcripts may be sent to the university automatically, or you may need to arrange to have them sent.

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Tuition Fees

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39792 CAD / year

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7151 CAD / year

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Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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