Environmental Geoscience
What is Environmental GeoScience?
- The branch of science concerned with the physical structure and substances of the Earth, the process which act on these, and the Earth’s development since its formation
- An interdisciplinary field that bridges physics, chemistry, biology, geography, data science, and other fields of scientific study
What Will I Learn?
- Focus on the dynamics of our unique planet and its lithosphere
- Courses will cover all the required knowledge for professional registration as a licensed geoscientist in Canada
- Students enrolled in our honours program will also have the opportunity to do a senior thesis by conducting research with a faculty member
- Research projects with access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
- Domestic field courses are offered every year to further develop your learning
Student Profile
Careers in Environmental GeoScience
Carbon-neutrality is essential for a livable future. We are the generations to make this happen. Currently, the most in demand careers are focusing on mitigating the impact of climate change, promoting environmental sustainability, and ensuring equal access to clean water and air. The knowledge and skills gained through our modules are directly transferable to careers such as:
- Environmental Geoscientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Sepecialist
Module Options
The environmental GEO-science modules primarily feature earth science courses looking at environmental topics with a geological lens.
