Bachelor of Science in Geology
4 Years Full Time
CourseImg Arts (fine/visual/performing) CAD 91369.2
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia : English
Scholarship
Specializations
  • Arts and Design
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Year Application Fee CAD 40 22872.299999999999
1st Year Tution Fee CAD 22832.3 22872.299999999999
2nd Year Tution Fee CAD 22832.3 22832.299999999999
3rd Year Tution Fee CAD 22832.3 22832.299999999999
4th Year Tution Fee CAD 22832.3 22832.299999999999
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of English Proficiency Test
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2025-01-06 00:00:00.000 2024-09-15 00:00:00.000 Active
2025-05-05 00:00:00.000 2025-03-01 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, candidates must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing, and students whose first language is not English may be required to present the result of the TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:

  • TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
  • IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
  • CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
  • PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE): Pass A,B or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
  • PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
  • Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173

If a student has studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.

Students in high school in Canada whose first language is other than English may have to submit a language proficiency test.

Students who do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible may receive an offer of admission allowing them to begin academic studies upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. 

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on The Edu Network.
2. Non-refundable application fee of CAD $40 will be charged from the student .
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.  After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal. 

Syllabus

First Year at a Glance

Semester One

GEOL 1013
Our Dynamic Earth
CHEM 1013
General Chemistry 1
MATH 1013
Introductory Calculus 1
SCIENCE xxx3
Introductory science course
ARTS xxx3
Introductory arts course

Semester Two

GEOL 1023
Earth History: Global Change Through Time
CHEM 1023
General Chemistry 2
MATH 1023
Introductory Calculus 2
SCIENCE xxx3
Introductory science course
ARTS xxx3
Introductory arts course

Description

By choosing to study geology you will become a scientific detective, working closely with your professors to uncover the Earth’s past and predict its future. You will find the field of earth sciences rewarding if you enjoy the outdoors, have a good scientific knowledge base, and want to understand how the world around you works.

The geology program is available at both the BSc and BSc (honours) level. Acadia’s curriculum allows you to achieve professional registration as a geologist. It includes a core of courses at the first to fourth-year levels and allows elective courses tailored to your interests. Outside the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, you also study chemistry, math and physics.

Be Inspired

Small class sizes, frequent field trips and a close-knit community ensure that you develop a strong network, which typically continues long past graduation. The integration of field work and technology gives you rewarding hands-on experience and exposure to all aspects of geology. Faculty members are dedicated to your success and provide individual attention.

Future Careers

  • Exploration geologist
  • Petroleum geologist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Geochemist
  • Geophysicist
  • Geographic information systems (GIS) specialist
  • Marine Geologist
  • Museums
  • Seismologist
  • And many other careers in mining and oil industries

 

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

Documents Required : 

1. Application Form 

2. Passport Copy 

3. High School Diploma (10th, 12th ) , Proof of  Last Qualification 

4. Proof of English Proficiency 

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