The earth sciences deal with the history of the Earth and its life, especially the history recorded in rocks. The Department of Earth Sciences gives students the theoretical and instrumental expertise needed to tackle many resource extraction, mineral processing and environmental problems.
Geology is the study of Earth systems and their interactions, including:
the history of the Earth and the formation of natural resources
natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes and mudslides
classification of fossilized life forms, rocks and minerals
scientific predictions of global climate change based on the study of past processes
Major and honours geology students are introduced to geological field mapping techniques in an intensive course following their second year of study. A subsequent advanced field mapping course provides experience in regional scale geological and air photo mapping, and develops observational skills, data recording techniques, recording and project report mapping skills.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected October 2025
Start date
January 2025
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus,
WINNIPEG,
Manitoba (MB),
R3T 2N2, Canada
Once admitted to the BSc (Earth Science) general program, students must speak to an advisor to transfer to the major or honours program in geology.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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