Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences - Honours Earth Sciences

University of Waterloo

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 52,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 251

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1957

Total Students: 42,000 +

Int. Students: 7,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences - Honours Earth Sciences

Program Overview

Learn about the fascinating and complex world under your feet by exploring topics such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and hydrogeology.

In its four billion year old history, the Earth has changed – sometimes slowly (such as mountain building) and sometimes with violent and sudden transformations that can be devastating (such as a meteorite impact). In Earth Sciences you'll learn about the make up of our planet, from rocks and soil to water and the effects of climate change. We depend upon resources that come from the Earth, such as minerals, oil, organic materials, gases, and the water we drink. Who finds these hidden and valuable resources? A geoscientist!

Dig deep with your choice of specialization: Geology, Geophysics, or Hydrogeology. And if you're up for it, apply your knowledge through the paid work experiences co-op offers.

When you graduate, you’ll be eligible for a Professional Geoscientist designation — and be ready to develop meaningful environmental protection plans, predict natural disasters, advance health standards for water, and more.