Carleton University
Carleton University

1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Earth Sciences and Physical Geography - Terrain Science (Optional Co-op)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Earth Sciences program at Carleton offers students the opportunity to study the Earth’s systems, incorporating knowledge from other sciences including physics, biology and chemistry. Students will learn about processes (such as evolution, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics and mountain building, formation of hydrocarbon reservoirs and mineral deposits) influential in the Earth’s geologic past that establish our present and future global development. The program offers the opportunity to participate in hands-on field courses that can take students to sites throughout Ontario, across Canada and around the world.

Students can enrol in concentrations such as Finance: Resource Valuation; Geophysics; Resource Economics; or Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoecology; or in Combined programs with Biology, Chemistry or Physical Geography.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

78%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$102.5 CAD

Application fee

$30401 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $756 per year
U-Pass Fee: $447 per year
CUSA Insurance Fee: $228 per year
Athletics Fee: $108 per year
Health Services Fee $36 per year