Earning your Bachelor of Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences is an engaging and rewarding experience.
We provide a range of options, including Major, Honours and Minor programs which are designed to accommodate your interests and academic goals.
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With our BSc major programs, we offer flexibility in course selection and specialization, allowing you to explore your interests within the field.
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Credits: 66
The program provides a foundation in the fundamental earth science subjects and in the advanced subjects relevant to environmental geosciences, geologic hazards, the evolution of life, and resource development.Â
The program meets the academic requirements shared by the professional orders for geologists and environmental geoscientists in most Canadian provinces.
Earth System ScienceÂ
Credits: 57
The program focuses on links between Earth systems, providing quantitative skills and a flexible curriculum grounded in Earth & Planetary Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Geography.
Physics and GeophysicsÂ
Credits: 69
Our joint program with Physics offers students a solid foundation in geophysics and a comprehensive understanding of the physical processes and properties of the Earth.
Major in Environment with a Concentration of Earth Sciences and Economics
Credits: 66
Our joint programs with the Bieler School of the Environment allow students to understand the science and economics of Earth's raw materials, from extraction to recycling. Â
Note: This concentration is only open to students in B.Sc. Major Environment in the Faculty of Science.
Faculty Program Environment- Economics and the Earth’s Environment (Bachelor of Arts)
Credits: 54
Our joint program with the Bieler School of the Environment teaches students the fundamentals of economics and the relationship with the Earth’s environment.
Liberal Program- Core Science Component Earth and Planetary SciencesÂ
Credits: 45
This program integrates Earth and Planetary Sciences with courses from various scientific disciplines and the Faculty of Arts to provide students with an interdisciplinary approach to understanding our planet.
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Our honours programs provide specialized knowledge of earth science and include supervised research projects.Â
Geology
Credits: 75
The program provides a foundation in the fundamental earth science subjects and in the advanced subjects relevant to environmental geosciences, geologic hazards, the evolution of life, and resource development.
The program meets the academic requirements shared by the professional orders for geologists and environmental geoscientists in most Canadian provinces.
Planetary SciencesÂ
Credits: 78
This program provides a rigorous foundation in physical sciences and is enriched with mathematics and physics.
Earth System ScienceÂ
Credits: 66
Our joint program with Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and Geography allows for broad specialization in a specific topic based on students’ interests.
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Our minor programs allow students to explore a second area of interest without requiring as many courses as a majors program.
Geology
Credits: 18
Students from other programs are provided with the opportunity to obtain exposure to the Earth Sciences.
Geochemistry
Credits: 18
This program focuses on the chemistry of the Earth, its interactions with the atmosphere and the hydrosphere, and the chemistry of extraterrestrial materials.
Earth System ScienceÂ
Credits: 18
Students can explore the relationship between Earth and Planetary Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Geography.
Minor Concentration Science for Art Students
Credits: 18
Students can complement their Arts program with a specialization in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Natural HistoryÂ
Credits: 24
Offered by the Redpath Museum, this program involves the exploration of the natural world via specimen-based studies, object-oriented investigations and field studies.
