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School

Location

Ottawa, ON, Canada

School Type

University

School Size

Full-time Undergraduate: 20,049
Full-time Graduate: 3,905

Degree

Bachelor

Honours

Co-op

Length

4 Year(s)

Entry Grade (%)*

78%

Prerequisites

2 of Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Earth and Space Science or Grade12 Physics
Grade12 Advanced Functions or Grade12 Calculus

Prerequisites Notes

Admission Requirements

OOSSD with six Grade 12 courses at the 4U or 4M level
Prerequisite courses must be at the 4U level with no individual grade below 60%
Grade 12 English 4U is recommended for all degrees
Grade 12 4U/4M credits for co-op work experience will not be considered as part of the six courses
Required Courses
Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors
Two credits from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics
Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. Please see the chart below for minimum cut-off ranges. Grade ranges apply to the overall and prerequisite average.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.

Cost

International:

$41,397

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.

Scholarships

1 scholarship(s)

Description

Learn about processes influential in the Earth's geologic past that establish our present and future global development such as evolution, climate change, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics, mountain building, planetary geology and the formation of hydrocarbon reservoirs and mineral deposits. Use an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to understand Earth by applying knowledge from biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. A concentration in Environmental Geoscience is also available. Your career: environmental assessment or remediation; natural resources exploration; research and technical positions in laboratories; teaching; water resources

Next Steps

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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