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Geology and Environmental Geoscience

University of Regina

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Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details
Dates and conditionsApplication and document deadlinesStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme
  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Early application deadline for fall term* - March 15 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term deadline for early conditionally admitted students – August 1 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Deadline for off-campus students** – last day to add courses without permission in all terms * The early application deadline is the recommended deadline to ensure the best course selection options, in addition to the deadline for entrance awards **Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
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Dates and conditionsApplication and document deadlinesStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme
  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Final official transcript deadlines for those admitted conditionally: Fall term - September 30 Winter term - January 31 Spring/summer term - May 31 Petitioning student deadlines: Fall term – July 1 Winter term – November 1 Spring/summer term – March 1 Deadline for off-campus students* – last day to add courses without permission in all terms *Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
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March 15Fall early application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 15
  • Recommended for course selection, scholarships, residence and parking
  • Program-specific deadlines can be earlier
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August 15Fall final application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • August 15
  • The application, fee and documents are due by this date unless the program has an earlier deadline
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish 12U (ENG4U)
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions 12U (MHF4U)
  • Two of Biology 12U (SBI4U), Calculus and Vectors 12U (MCV4U), Chemistry 12U (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U) or Physics 12U (SPH4U)
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through U of R admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of R admissionsU of R admissions
  3. Step 3Official high-school transcript
    • Official transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution or government authority. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its document process.
    University of Regina admission documents and transcriptsUniversity of Regina admission documents and transcripts
  4. Step 4$100 undergraduate application fee
    • Published in the Fall 2026 domestic fee schedule. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its fee schedule.
    University of Regina Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee scheduleUniversity of Regina Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee schedule
Applicant pathways
Application Information

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • If you are currently completing your Grade 12 year you can apply as a high school student. Your application will be assessed for early conditional admission to your program of choice. This allows students who are still in grade 12 to be conditionally admitted using grade 11 and any grade 12 courses they have completed. Students who are granted early conditional admission are still required to meet the final admission requirements for their program/faculty at the time of graduation. Your application will be assessed based on the Early Conditional Admission Requirements listed below, and then after graduation, you will be required to meet the Final Admission Requirements listed below. If you have graduated from high school or completed secondary-level standing, and have not attended any post-secondary institutions, you are also considered a high school student. Your application will be assessed on he FInal Admission Requirement listed below. When applying during the final year of high school, students can provide an interim grade report and a schedule of current/planned courses via email, fax, or mail. This can be sent directly to the Enrolment Services office from the student or guidance counsellor. This interim/unofficial grade report is used for the early conditional admission calculation. Official high school final transcripts must be submitted following graduation and by all those applying who have completed high school. This official document is used for the final admission average calculation. Find information on how to order your official transcripts . Official transcripts must come to the University of Regina directly from the issuing institution (Ministry of Education, school board office, etc.) in your province or country (if other than Canada). English Language Proficiency The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language, unless they are entering the Baccalaureate en education program, in which case they must meet the French language proficiency requirement. Find information on English language proficiency requirements here.
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Final Admission Requirements

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • English 12U (ENG4U) Advanced Functions 12U (MHF4U) Two of Biology 12U (SBI4U), Calculus and Vectors 12U (MCV4U), Chemistry 12U (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U) or Physics 12U (SPH4U)
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Additional Information

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • 70% average required Starting in Fall 2025, admission to Computer Science programs will require an 80% average. Applicants will be admitted as a Science Qualifying student if they are either: missing one of the subjects used for final admission, but have an admission average of 70% on the remaining courses, or have an admission average between 65-69.99%, but have all of the subjects required The Faculty of Science does not offer a qualifying program for Computer Science.
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Application and Document Deadlines

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Early application deadline for fall term* - March 15 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term deadline for early conditionally admitted students – August 1 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Deadline for off-campus students** – last day to add courses without permission in all terms * The early application deadline is the recommended deadline to ensure the best course selection options, in addition to the deadline for entrance awards **Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Application Information

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • If you have previously attended another recognized college, university, or technical institute, you are considered a college/university transfer student. Post-secondary transfer admission averages are calculated using the Admissions Grade Point Average (AGPA). The AGPA is calculated by combining recognized academic post-secondary courses and attempted U of R courses. Official college/university transcripts must be sent directly from the post-secondary institution(s) to Enrolment Services at the U of R. We accept mailed and e-mailed transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution(s). We also accept electronic transcripts delivered via vendors authorized by the sending institution such as Parchment, Digitary (MyCreds), National Student Clearinghouse, and others. Finally, we accept transcripts from online verification portals that have secure log in portals such as International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Exams. We will also accept official World Education Services (WES) International Credential Advantage Package ( ICAP ) assessments. When you are completing the request, you will choose "University of Regina" and "Office of Undergraduate Admissions" as the "Recipient", which can be sent either by mail or electronically. All documents that are supplied in support of applications for admission become the property of the University of Regina and will not be forwarded to another institution. English Language Proficiency The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language. Find information on English language proficiency requirements here.
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • Applicants who have attempted 15 credit hours or more of approved post-secondary education must have a minimum AGPA of 65% on the most recent 30 credit hours of post-secondary courses attempted. If applicants have attempted fewer than 15 credit hours, their admission will be based on high school admission requirements. Post-secondary applicants must also have successfully completed course work in math and sciences at either the post-secondary or secondary school level. Applicants who have been required to withdraw from a prior institution may be required to petition for admission. For more information, visit the petitioning for admission page .
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Additional Information

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • Applicants who have attempted 15 credit hours or more of approved post-secondary education and have an AGPA of 60-64.9% on all post-secondary courses attempted may be admitted to the Science Qualifying Program. Applicants must provide evidence of having successfully completed course work in math and sciences at either the post-secondary or secondary school level. Students who are missing one or more course requirements may be admitted to the Science Qualifying Program. Applicants who have failed more than 15 credit hours of university courses are not admissible except by permission of the Faculty. Applicants who have failed a core requirement of the Faculty of Science (CS 110, Math 110, English 100 or 110) after the maximum number of repeat attempts are not admissible except by permission of the Faculty. Applicants to the BSc in Chemical Technology must also present the SIAST/SK Polytech Diploma in Chemical Technology with a 60% GPA. Applicants to the BSc in Environmental Biology must have completed the SIAST/SK Polytech Diploma in Integrated Resource Management or Lakeland Colleges Diploma in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation or the Diploma in Conservation and Restoration Ecology with a 60% GPA and a passing grade in Pre-calculus 30 or equivalent. Applicants to the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Technology program must have completed a two-year Medical Radiation Technology Diploma Program in Canada that is recognized by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists ( CAMRT ), with a minimum GPA of 60%, in addition to meeting the high school admission requirements for the Faculty of Science. Applicants to the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science program require a completed Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from Saskatchewan Polytechnic with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Pre-Calculus 30 or equivalent. Diploma in Computer Science - Applicants who have more than two years of studies in the areas of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline may not enroll in the Diploma of Computer Science, except with special permission of the Faculty. Applicants to the Bachelor of Geographic Information Science must also present the SIAST/SK Polytech Certificate in Geographic Information Science for Resource Management with a 65% GPA.
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Application and Document Deadlines

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Final official transcript deadlines for those admitted conditionally: Fall term - September 30 Winter term - January 31 Spring/summer term - May 31 Petitioning student deadlines: Fall term – July 1 Winter term – November 1 Spring/summer term – March 1 Deadline for off-campus students* – last day to add courses without permission in all terms *Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Domestic external postsecondary transfer

Domestic transfer applicants to Geology and Environmental Geoscience through Science; exact programme exceptions are separate.

  • At least 15 attempted approved postsecondary credit hours: minimum AGPA 65% over the most recent 30 attempted hours.
  • Fewer than 15 attempted hours: assessed using secondary-school requirements.
  • Completed Mathematics and Science coursework at secondary or postsecondary level is required.
  • More than 15 failed university hours, or a core requirement failed after the permitted repeat limit, requires faculty permission.
  • Send official records from every prior postsecondary institution directly to admissions; English-language requirements apply.
  • A prior required withdrawal may require a petition for admission.
Regina current domestic university/college-transfer guide: Science
Current or returning U of R faculty transfer

Internal faculty-transfer applicants to Geology and Environmental Geoscience, as scoped in the current calendar.

  • At least 15 attempted approved postsecondary credit hours: minimum AGPA 65% over the most recent 30 attempted hours.
  • Fewer than 15 attempted hours: assessed using secondary-school requirements.
  • Completed Mathematics and Science coursework at secondary or postsecondary level is required.
  • More than 15 failed university hours, or a core requirement failed after the permitted repeat limit, requires faculty permission.
Regina October 2026 edition of 2026/27 calendar: programme-specific and transfer admission tables, printed pages 20–27

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing
Credits and degree requirements

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
Co-opCo-op option

Optional Geology co-op: three work terms, with an optional fourth. Entrance requirements include a 70% programme GPA, 33–65 credits, and ESC 102, ESC 201 and ESC 210. Credit limits include registered courses as specified in the linked table; faculty rules take priority.

University of Regina · undergraduate co-op entrance requirements table
University of Regina · undergraduate co-op entrance requirements tableCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Environmental Geoscience

BSc

Apply Earth Science to environmental problems, with field-based coursework.

Courses

Codes named in this exact current degree section, including required courses, alternative choices and prerequisite references. This is a scoped menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

  • ESC 102Earth and Environment3 credits
  • ESC 201Internal Processes of the Earth3 credits
  • ESC 210Mineralogy I3 credits
  • ESC 211Mineralogy II3 credits
  • ESC 240Earth System History3 credits
  • ESC 241Paleontology3 credits
  • ESC 307Geochemistry3 credits
  • ESC 313Igneous Petrology3 credits
  • ESC 314Sedimentology3 credits
  • ESC 315Metamorphic Petrology3 credits
  • ESC 340Stratigraphy3 credits
  • ESC 353Structural Geology I3 credits
  • ESC 396Geology Field School I3 credits
  • ESC 453Structural Geology ll3 credits
  • ESC 496Geology Field Camp II3 credits
  • ESC 400Thesis in Earth Science6 credits
  • CHEM 104General Chemistry I3 credits

    Introduces atomic structure, chemical bonding, quantitative reactions, energy changes, solutions and organic compounds alongside laboratory work.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · CHEM 104
  • CHEM 105General Chemistry II3 credits

    Extends introductory chemistry to reaction rates, equilibrium, acid–base systems, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry, with laboratory experiments.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · CHEM 105
  • CS 110Programming and Problem Solving3 credits

    Introduces program design and problem solving through data types, control flow, functions, scope and files.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · CS 110
  • GES 323Geomorphology3 credits
  • MATH 110Calculus I3 credits

    Introduces single-variable calculus for algebraic and trigonometric functions, with limits, differentiation, integration, optimization and area problems.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · MATH 110
  • PHYS 109General Physics I3 credits
  • PHYS 111Mechanics3 credits
  • STAT 100Elementary Statistics for Applications3 credits

    Introduces data summaries, the normal model, statistical inference, hypothesis testing and basic regression.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · STAT 100
  • ENGL 100Critical Reading and Writing I3 credits

    Develops critical reading and composition through literary and non-literary texts and connects reading strategies with writing.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · ENGL 100
  • ENGL 110Critical Reading and Writing II3 credits

    Continues the writing practice from ENGL 100 through a selected literary topic and may include non-literary texts.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · ENGL 110
  • ESC 400ACThesis in Earth Science6 credits
  • ESC 400AAUndergraduate Thesis in Earth Science - First Half3 credits
  • ESC 400ABUndergraduate Thesis in Earth Science - Second Half3 credits
  • ESC 413Igneous Petrogenesis and Processes3 credits
  • ESC 270Earth Resources and the Environment3 credits
  • GES 207Basics of Map and Air Photo Interpretations3 credits
  • ESC 329Soils and Sediment Analysis3 credits
  • GES 329Soil Geography3 credits
  • GES 411Field Techniques in Physical Geography3 credits
  • ESC 460Applied Exploration Geophysics3 credits
  • GES 121Physical Geography3 credits

    Examines the physical processes shaping landscapes and the geographic patterns of climate, water, soils and vegetation.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · GES 121
  • GES 203Introduction to Geographic Information Systems3 credits
  • GES 327Hydrology3 credits
  • ESC 476Hydrogeology3 credits
  • GES 303Geographical Information Systems and Science3 credits
  • GES 309Introduction to Remote Sensing in Geography3 credits
  • GES 321Meteorology3 credits
  • GES 333Natural Hazards3 credits
  • GES 325Biogeography3 credits
  • BIOL 356Ecosystems Since Glaciation3 credits
  • ENEV 321Applied Environmental Science3 credits
  • ENEV 322Applied Microbial Systems3 credits
  • ENEV 334Simulation & Decision Making for Engineers3 credits
  • ENEV 363Water and Wastewater Engineering3 credits
  • ESC 414Geology of Siliciclastic Rocks3 credits
  • ESC 416Geology of Carbonate Rocks3 credits
  • ESC 429Glacial and Periglacial Geoscience3 credits
  • ESC 430Quaternary Environments and the Anthropocene3 credits
  • ESC 451Geology of North America3 credits
  • GES 421Topics in Climatology and Meteorology3 credits
  • GES 423Advanced Geomorphology3 credits
  • GES 429Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology3 credits
  • BIOL 456Global Biogeochemistry3 credits
  • ENEV 422Solid and Hazardous Waste Management3 credits
  • ENEV 440Air Pollution Engineering3 credits
  • BIOL 100Biology I - From Cells to Organisms3 credits
  • INDG 100Introduction to Indigenous Studies3 credits
  • INDG 104Introduction to Indigenous Higher Learning3 credits
  • INDG 200Introduction to International Indigenous Issues3 credits
  • INDG 201Introduction to Contemporary Indigenous Issues3 credits
  • INDG 236Indigenous Economic, Environmental, and Geographic Systems3 credits
  • ENVS 100Introduction to Indigenous Environmental Science3 credits
  • ENVS 200Indigenous Environmental Law3 credits
  • GES 396AIGeographies of Mining and Extraction3 credits
  • BIOC 200Medicinal Plants and Culture3 credits
  • RLST 290ANIndigenous Systems of Belief and Practice3 credits
  • GES 499ACHonours Thesis6 credits
  • GES 409Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualization (GIS)3 credits
  • ESC 454Global Tectonics and Earth History3 credits
  • ESC 470Metallic Mineral Deposits3 credits
  • ESC 472Petroleum Geology3 credits
  • ESC 473Petroleum Geochemistry3 credits
  • GES 431Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability3 credits
  • ADMN 436AMNatural Resource Development from an Indigenous Perspective3 credits
Elective choices
  • 3.0 Science elective* (APEGS approved)
  • 15.0 Five Open electives
  • 9.0 Three Open electives
  • 3.0 One Open elective
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
Faculty of Science academic planning: Science Academic Hub, Laboratory Building, LB 238. This is an academic contact office, not a course room or clinical-placement assignment.University of Regina registrar: faculty-specific academic advising offices

Careers

Career examples

  • Environmental Consultant (e.g. soils and sediment analyses for stability and contamination)
  • Environmental Geoscientist
  • Geoscientist

Career sectors

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  • Exploration Geologist
  • Field Geologist (e.g., mining, petroleum, water resources, Quaternary and climate change)
  • Hydrologist
  • Volcanologist
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Geology and Environmental Geoscience, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.

Career examples published for this programme area, not measured graduate outcomes for this exact route.

Costs

Science

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Fall 2026 · Per credit hour · CAD

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Tuition$296.25 / credit hour
Books and suppliesNot researched
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Published tuition · Other charges extra

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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