Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) - St. John's Campus

230 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, Canada

87135

Last updated: 17/04/2025

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About Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences

Program Description

Earth sciences encompasses all scientific studies related to the structure and development of our planet, whether investigating the composition of rocks or soil on the Earth’s surface, the movement of plates or the properties of material far beneath our feet. Although field work plays an important role in many studies, today’s geoscientist commonly use ocean drilling vessels, satellite imagery, high-precision geochemical and geophysical instruments, and the latest in electronic and laser microscopes.

Memorial University has one of the largest and most diverse Earth sciences departments in Canada. Students can choose a comprehensive stream, or specialize in applied geophysics; environmental geoscience; petrology, tectonics and economic geology; or sedimentary basins.

Many companies visit Memorial University annually to hire their students both for summer work and permanent positions. A significant proportion of Memorial University students become professional geoscientists.

In addition to the major, minor and honours options in Earth sciences, joint programs are offered in:

biology/Earth sciences (B.Sc. honours)
chemistry/Earth sciences (B.Sc. honours)
Earth sciences/geography (B.Sc. honours)
Earth sciences/physics (B.Sc. major and honours)
geophysics/physical oceanography (B.Sc. honours)

Direct admission to this major is not available at the time of application. Students must complete certain first-year courses and may need to meet minimum grade requirements before applying to the major.

Please note: Memorial University of Newfounland will have an increase in their tuition prices starting Fall 2022. Cost of tuition will be $20,000 per year, for all new Students starting in Fall 2022 and later. The current prices are valid only for the January 2022 and May 2022 Intakes.

Tuition (1st year)

$36,176.00 CAD

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Cost and Duration

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Average Graduate Diploma

4 Year Bachelor's Program

Cost of Living

$20,635.00 CAD / Year

Gross Tuition

$20,000.00 CAD / First Year

Application Fee

$300.00 CAD

Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences

About Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences

Program Description

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