Geoscience (BSc) in Canada at VIU Canada

Program Overview for Geoscience (BSc) in Canada:

The BSc Major in Geoscience is a four-year program that will provide students with a broad foundation in geosciences, drawing upon the expertise and experience of the instructors within the Earth Science and Geography departments at VIU.

The program will provide students with an understanding of core geoscience concepts such as the scientific method, Earth systems, the age of Earth, water cycling on Earth, the evolution of life on Earth, natural resources and energy, natural disasters, and human impacts on Earth environments.

The program will allow students to apply their knowledge with hands-on activities in the lab and the field. It will direct students towards independent research and inquiry. Students will be expected to achieve high-quality written and communication skills during their geoscience studies.

One of the main themes of the BSc Major is "Environmental Geoscience," as this reflects the expertise of the Earth Science and Geography departments, VIU's location on the west coast of British Columbia, and a demand for this expertise in the job market.

These are the international student eligibility for the Geoscience (BSc) in Canada

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Proof of English language proficiency
• International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
• Official transcript of grades from high school (and post-secondary institutions where applicable).
• A minimum "C+" grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent. A mathematics assessment and placement examination is available for applicants without this admission requirement.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Geoscience (BSc)

Canadian citizens and those with permanent residence status in Canada are eligible for admission to University Academic programs if they meet one of the following conditions:

• graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or equivalent, with a minimum “C” grade in either English 12 or English 12 First Peoples;
• visiting student from a college or university (a “Letter of Permission” from the home institution is required);
• a transfer student from a college or university (at least 24 transferable university-level credits completed);
• English 12 with a minimum "C+" grade or equivalent.
• A minimum "C+" grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent. A mathematics assessment and placement examination is available for applicants without this admission requirement.

These are the test eligibilities for the Geoscience (BSc) to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Geoscience (BSc) in Canada.

A student who graduates with a BSc Major in Geoscience from VIU can anticipate a wide range of potential career opportunities, both here in Canada and worldwide. This might include employment in environmental monitoring or protection, water resources, mineral exploration, mining or forest industries, and/or engineering-related fields.

Students completing the BSc Major in Geoscience can use their courses for registration as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC.

Students should carefully plan their courses (particularly in their second year) to ensure that they can satisfy academic requirements for registration. APEGBC is a self-regulating body and may change these academic requirements over time.