Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) - St. John's Campus

230 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Earth sciences encompasses all scientific studies related to the structure and development of our planet, whether investigating the composition of rocks or soil on the Earth’s surface, the movement of plates or the properties of material far beneath our feet. Although field work plays an important role in many studies, today’s geoscientist commonly use ocean drilling vessels, satellite imagery, high-precision geochemical and geophysical instruments, and the latest in electronic and laser microscopes.

Memorial University has one of the largest and most diverse Earth sciences departments in Canada. Students can choose a comprehensive stream, or specialize in applied geophysics; environmental geoscience; petrology, tectonics and economic geology; or sedimentary basins.

Many companies visit Memorial University annually to hire their students both for summer work and permanent positions. A significant proportion of Memorial University students become professional geoscientists.

In addition to the major, minor and honours options in Earth sciences, joint programs are offered in:

biology/Earth sciences (B.Sc. honours)
chemistry/Earth sciences (B.Sc. honours)
Earth sciences/geography (B.Sc. honours)
Earth sciences/physics (B.Sc. major and honours)
geophysics/physical oceanography (B.Sc. honours)

Direct admission to this major is not available at the time of application. Students must complete certain first-year courses and may need to meet minimum grade requirements before applying to the major.

Please note: Memorial University of Newfounland will have an increase in their tuition prices starting Fall 2022. Cost of tuition will be $20,000 per year, for all new Students starting in Fall 2022 and later. The current prices are valid only for the January 2022 and May 2022 Intakes.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

TOEFL

IELTS

6.5

Reading

Writing

PTE

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Duolingo

115

Program Intakes

May 2025

Open date

September 15, 2024

Submission deadline

February 1, 2025

September 2025

Open date

October 20, 2024

Submission deadline

March 1, 2025

January 2026

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's program

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$300 CAD

Application fee

$20000 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Campus Renewal Fee: $500 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $523 per year
Student Services, Union and Recreation Fees: $354 per year

Study Destinations

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Malaysia

Australia

Language Test

IELTS

GED

SAT

GRE

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