BSc Geological Studies (Fredericton) at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

Geological Studies is a BSc at UNB Fredericton for students seeking specialization in earth sciences or environmental geosciences who do not plan professional geoscience registration or a career in industry or government.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Earth Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Career pathways

Geotourism and museum curatorship, conservation and non-profit work, education, journalism

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science (BSc): Ontario secondary school applicants need English 4U, MHF4U (MCB4U and MGA4U also accepted at a minimum of 65%), Chemistry SCH4U, one of Physics SPH4U, Biology SBI4U or another approved science, and one Group 1 or 2 elective, with a minimum admission average of 75%. The average of senior Mathematics, Chemistry and the best other science course must be at least 75%. New Brunswick applicants need English 122/Français 10411, Pre-Calculus A 120 and B 120, Chemistry 122, one of Biology 122, Physics 122 or another approved science, and one Group 1 or 2 elective, with a minimum average of 75%. Applicants below direct-entry requirements with an average of at least 70% may receive conditional admission to an entrance program as capacity allows.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,412 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Science full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed separately Source

International applicants: CAD 21,618 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Science full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed separately Source

UNB follows a semester system with Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May to August) terms; Education (Fredericton), Kinesiology and Nursing have a fall/September intake only.

General application deadline is March 31 for Fall term and November 15 for Winter term; applications for undergraduate scholarships are due March 1. Programs accept fall applications after the deadline while seats remain.

Bachelor of Education, School Years Program and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Fredericton): December 1; Concurrent Bachelor of Education (Saint John): January 31; Bachelor of Nursing, LPN-BN Pathway, LPN Bridge and Bachelor of Health Sciences: February 15; Advanced Standing Nursing Program (Moncton): November 15; Bachelor of Social Work: January 31.

The offer of admission must be accepted and the admission deposit paid by May 15.

International applicants: apply before June 1 for Fall (September) term, before October 1 for Winter (January) term and before February 1 for Summer (May to August) term as a guideline; Bachelor of Education (Fredericton and Saint John) December 15; Kinesiology March 31; Nursing February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/admissions/application/

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