Newfoundland and Labrador’s stunning and scientifically significant geology offers an unparalleled natural laboratory for Earth Sciences students. Here, you will journey through quality training time with hands-on learning experiences in a landscape that traces Earth’s history from ancient formations to the present. Walk across the Moho in Gros Morne National Park, marvel at the Green Gardens ophiolites, and stand among the oldest fossils on the planet at Mistaken Point, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Why study Earth Science at Memorial?

Memorial University’s Department of Earth Sciences is one of Canada’s largest and most diverse, with 30 expert faculty members guiding research and learning across all Earth Sciences specialties: from mineral deposits, tectonics, and paleontology to petroleum geology, geophysics, and environmental geosciences. Our advanced labs and research facilities prepare students to become leaders in academia, industry, government, and more. Our professionally recognized undergraduate program meets all requirements for registration as a Geologist or Geophysicist, ensuring your career readiness. Fieldwork is a cornerstone of the program, with hands-on experiences integrated into many courses to deepen scientific understanding and develop essential practical skills. 

Earth scientists can be found in a wide variety of occupations and lifestyles. From laboratory to boardroom to the great outdoor – we’re there! Graduates from our programs are equipped for roles in fields such as:

• Oil and Gas 
• Mining  
• Economic geology 
• Exploration Geology 
• Environmental Geology 
• Marine Geology 
• Gemology 
• Teaching and Research 
• Government  
• Business 
• Law  

We offer the following programs:

120 credit hour programs 

• B.Sc. Earth Sciences 
• B.Sc. (Honours) Earth Sciences 
• B.Sc. (Joint Honours) Earth Sciences and Geography   
• B.Sc. (Joint Honours) Earth Sciences and Chemistry 
• B.Sc. (Joint Major) Earth Sciences and Physics 
• B.Sc. (Joint Honours) Earth Sciences and Physics 
• B.Sc. (Joint Honours) Geophysics and Physical Oceanography 

135 credit hour programs 

• B.Sc. (Joint Honours) Earth Sciences and Biology 

24 credit hour programs 

• Minor in Earth Science

Ready to start your journey in Earth Sciences? Connect with our Admissions Office or Apply Now to join a program that takes your studies from the classroom to the field, preparing you for a future that shapes the world.