University of Alberta offers Bachelor of Science with Honors Geophysics, a honours degree in Earth Sciences & Geology programme in Edmonton, Canada. Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Honours Degree
Field:Earth Sciences & Geology
Local tuition: CAD 729 / credit
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Science with Honors in Geophysics uses principles from physics to understand the structure and dynamics of the Earth below its surface. Geophysical surveys are used to locate energy sources, mineral and petroleum deposits, and other subsurface features, and the discipline includes assessing natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes. As a Bachelor of Science with Honors, the program embeds a research thesis project and requires students to maintain a higher academic standard than the equivalent BSc Major, which is also offered in this subject area. Students may add a minor from the Faculty of Arts, Native Studies, Business, or Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, though doing so reduces the number of option courses available; a double major is not offered alongside the Honors program. Graduates commonly pursue roles such as exploration geophysicist, mining geologist, seismic observer, instrument designer, surveyor, environmental auditor, or research scientist.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from Alberta high school requires a minimum application average of 80%, calculated from five Grade 12 courses including English Language Arts 30-1; meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission, since places are allocated by competitive average. The program's Grade 12 prerequisite course(s): Physics 30 and Chemistry 30 (Mathematics 31 strongly recommended). Transfer applicants are assessed on their GPA from their most recent 24 university credits (high school marks are also factored in if fewer than 24 credits have been completed). All applicants must meet the university's English Language Proficiency requirement.
