Program Overview for BS/BA in Earth Sciences in Canada:
Why and how do volcanoes erupt? Where do we look for oil and reliable water supplies? Why is our climate is changing? The disciplines of earth science play a crucial role in answering questions, such as these, about our complex world. Studying earth sciences at Dalhousie will give you insight into the Earth's evolution, composition, processes and future.
Careers and future study:
An earth sciences degree from Dalhousie can open up a wide variety of career paths to choose from, both on land and at sea. With a degree in earth sciences, you could pursue a career in any of the following (further study may be required):
- environmental consultant or lawyer
- groundwater specialist
- paleontologist
- geologist or marine geologist
- petroleum geologist
Future study possibilities as an earth sciences graduate may include graduate-level programs such as a Master of Science (MSc) in mineralogy, petrology, or micropaleontology. After your MSc, you may choose to complete a Ph.D. and do your own research.
Earth sciences graduates have also gone on to study law, computer science, geographic information systems (GIS) applications, business, and more.
These are the international student eligibility for the BS/BA in Earth Sciences in Canada
You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Minimum admission requirements:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
- A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)
Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.
International High School Applicant Requirment Based on Curriculum:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
- French Baccalauréat
- GCE A Level (British System)
- Home-schooled applicants
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- US Curriculum
You'll be assessed based on the equivalency of your home country.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the BS/BA in Earth Sciences
You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Minimum admission requirements:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
- A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)
Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.
Canadian HIgh School Applicant's Requirements Based on Provinces:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec (CEGEP)
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Canadian High School Applicant's Requirements Based on Curriculum:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- French Baccalauréat
- Home-schooled applicants
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
In additional to above requirements, some programs may have additional admission requirements.
These are the test eligibilities for the BS/BA in Earth Sciences to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for BS/BA in Earth Sciences in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the BS/BA in Earth Sciences are:
CA$100,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for BS/BA in Earth Sciences in Canada.
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| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for BS/BA in Earth Sciences in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Apply by March 1 to be considered for entrance scholarships.
For undergraduate admission inquiry, contact:
International students contact Kristen Fraser - kristen.fraser@dal.ca
Canadian students contact Peggy Griffin - peggy.griffin@dal.ca
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