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Geological Sciences - Geology at University of Manitoba at Main

The geological 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.

Areas of employment include:

  • Mining/mineral resources companies
  • Environmental consulting firms
  • Petroleum industry
  • Government (municipal, provincial and federal) e.g., geological survey divisions
  • Resource exploration companies
  • Engineering firms
  • Universities
  • Science centres and museums
  • Professional geoscience consulting
  • Geological software development firms

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.

Level Bachleors
Discipline Sciences
Duration 48 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees CAD 120
Tuition Fees CAD 18800
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 86
PTE 58
Duolingo Not Required / Waiver
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 50%

Rankings
QS Ranking 661-670
Times Higher Education 351-400
ARWU 201-300
Webometrics 262
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