Become a Geoscientist

Are you interested in becoming a Geoscientist and joining Department of Earth Sciences as an Undergraduate Student?

Step 1: While completing high school Earth Systems 3209 isn’t necessary, we suggest doing so with the best grades you can get!  

Step 2: Apply to MUN as an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science. 

Step 3: Complete your first semester courses in Earth Sciences (1000), English (1090), Mathematics (1000 or 1090), Chemistry (1050 or 1010) and Physics (1050 or 1020) in the Fall semester.

Step 3: You are now ready to apply to the Department to major in Earth Sciences!

Step 4: In the winter semester complete the second courses in Earth Sciences (1002), Mathematics (1001 or 1000), Chemistry (1050 or 1051) and Physics (1051 or 1021).

Helpful tip: Complete five courses every semester. This has several benefits; you could finish your Bachelor degree in 4 years, you may be eligible for scholarships (min 75% average), you save a lot of money.

Still need help or advice? For additional information or to set up a meeting, please contact our Manager of Academic ProgramsMichelle at mmiskell@mun.ca.