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SchoolMcMaster University
LocationHamilton, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 28,290
Full-time Graduate: 4,857
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length5 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*80% to 86%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry 
Prerequisites NotesApplicants are required to have at least six Grade 12 U/M level courses, including: ENG4U, one of: MHF4U, MCV4U, one of: SBI4U, SCH4U, and one of: MHF4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U.
Cost
International: $43,116
Scholarships
DescriptionThis program is designed to meet the changing needs of the geoscience and environmental science communities and may allow students to fulfill the academic requirements for professional certification as geoscientists in Ontario. Specific course requirements for courses can be found here.

All students take a series of core courses that integrate a solid grounding in fundamental sciences including Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Math, with a range of geoscience and environmental science skills including geographic information systems (GIS), fieldwork, laboratory analysis, remote sensing and personal skills development (inquiry, written and oral communication, group work, time management and numeracy).
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