Geoscience

University of Calgary

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4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
UCalgary · Geoscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
Optional Science co-op
Work experience
Optional Science co-op
UCalgary · Science co-op entry and work terms
~Low 80s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Low 80s. Fall 2027. Estimated competitive average for Ontario high-school applicants.
UCalgary · Geoscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admission

Deadlines

March 2027

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Next deadlineMonday, March 1, 2027

Apply to UCalgary
September 2027 entry · Fall 2027 direct high-school applicants
Submit the undergraduate application and pay the application fee.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1Application: Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

March 1
Verbatim: "Deadline to submit your application, including paying your non-refundable application fee
Deadline to make changes to your program choices."
The Student Access Process application deadline and the Bachelor of Health Sciences supplemental documentation deadline are the same day

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No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year

No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees

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ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Oct. 1Domestic application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

Oct. 1
Canadian citizens / permanent residents
Undergraduate awards application also opens Oct
1

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Aug. 15International application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

Aug. 15
For students requiring a study permit

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March 15Document deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

March 15
Unofficial transcripts and supporting documents
Indigenous citizenship/membership documents and the Student Access Process personal statement share this date

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May 1Acceptance deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

May 1

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UEnglish
MHF4UAdvanced Functions
SCH4UChemistry

Choose one from Biology SBI4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Physics SPH4U or Computer Science ICS4U.
One approved course or option.
Only one approved Fine Arts subject may count.
Meet the university’s English language requirement.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Fall 2027 high-school entry.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic transcripts and requested supporting records
- Applicants authorize retrieval from Alberta Education and participating Alberta institutions where applicable. Other applicants upload unofficial copies for review. Final official records must come from the education authority, institution or secure transcript delivery system to finalize an offer.
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Step 4Certified English translations, if applicable
- Any supporting record in another language must be accompanied by an English translation prepared by a certified translator.
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Step 5Calgary publishes separate Geology and Geophysics degree plans under its Geoscience profile.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Check Student Centre for your required documents.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Honours admission

Current Faculty of Science students

From Fall 2027, complete at least 30 units before applying to an available Honours degree.

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing

Complete at least 120 units and maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA over the degree and the major field.

References

Credits and degree requirements

Geology requires 54 specified units and 66 option units. Geophysics requires 66 specified units and 54 option units.
Complete at least 18 units outside Science and the major field, including 6 Arts units.
Both degree plans include ERTH 390 Geoscience Field School.
Choose the appropriate calendar options to satisfy APEGA academic requirements. Professional registration has separate requirements.

References

Program facts

Entering average~Low 80s

Estimated competitive average for Ontario high-school applicants.

Co-opOptional Science co-op

The co-op designation requires at least two work terms totaling eight months and both required co-op courses.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Published degree plans and later options.

Geology

BSc

Study Earth materials, processes and geologic history.

Published requirements

Courses

Current Fall 2026 recommended course sequences. The linked guides specify complete requirements and options.

First year · Geology9 listed

Choose MATH 249 or 265 and PHYS 211 or 221. Add a Science option and two outside-Science options.

ERTH 210Welcome to Earth
CHEM 201General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding
CHEM 203General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 211Linear Methods I
CPSC 217Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I
PHYS 211Mechanics
PHYS 221Mechanics

First year · Geophysics11 listed

Choose MATH 249 or 265 and PHYS 211 or 221. DATA 211 may replace CPSC 217. The sequence includes an outside-Science option.

ERTH 210Welcome to Earth
CHEM 201General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding
CHEM 203General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 211Linear Methods I
CPSC 217Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I
PHYS 211Mechanics
PHYS 221Mechanics
MATH 267University Calculus II
PHYS 223Introductory Electromagnetism, and Thermal Physics

Second year · Shared Earth core7 listed

Both guides include the Earth foundation. ERTH 290 is scheduled between first and second year. The individual guides specify route-specific options.

ERTH 290Field Methods and Safety
ERTH 310Minerals and Rocks
ERTH 320Earth Surface Processes and Environments
ERTH 330Water and Earth
ERTH 340Rock Deformation and Structures
ERTH 350Climate, Evolution, and Deep Time
ERTH 360Global Geophysics and Planetary Geoscience

Later years · Geology3 listed

Selected courses. The Geology guide also includes upper-year geology options and a choice of statistics course.

ERTH 390Geoscience Field School
SCIE 311Write and Review Scientific Reports
STAT 321Introduction to Probability

Later years · Geophysics3 listed

The guide lists approved upper-year Geophysics courses and Science or Engineering options.

ERTH 390Geoscience Field School
PHYS 321Harmonic Motion, Waves, and Rotation
PHYS 323Optics and Electromagnetism

References

Careers

Career examples

Geoscientist

Career sectors

Energy and mineral resources
Engineering and environmental assessment
Geological surveys
Research

Career sectors

Scope and qualifications

Some careers require further professional or graduate study.

Career examples published by UCalgary for this degree.

Professional recognition

APEGA academic requirements can be met with the appropriate degree options

Scope and qualifications

Career examples published by UCalgary for this degree.

Accreditation

Costs

Geoscience · Group A course

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · One 3-unit course · CAD

Canadian example · Choose your category

Tuition per 3-unit course$738.66

Books and suppliesUnpublished

Residence

Not estimated

Meal plan

Not estimated

Estimated subtotalNot available

Published 2026–27 Group A tuition per 3-unit course. Fees vary by course. Incidental fees and co-op are separate. Field schools may have supplementary fees.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

Last updated November 11, 2026