Earth Sciences Memorial University of Newfoundland
About this Program
Level: Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences
Discpline: Earth Sciences
Length: 8 semesters
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Program Description
Earth sciences encompasses all scientific studies related to the structure and development of our planet, whether investigating the composition of rocks or soil on the Earth’s surface, the movement of plates or the properties of material far beneath our feet. Although field work plays an important role in many studies, today’s geoscientist commonly use ocean drilling vessels, satellite imagery, high-precision geochemical and geophysical instruments, and the latest in electronic and laser microscopes. Memorial University has one of the largest and most diverse Earth sciences departments in Canada. Students can choose a comprehensive stream, or specialize in applied geophysics; environmental geoscience; petrology, tectonics and economic geology; or sedimentary basins. Many companies visit Memorial University annually to hire their students both for summer work and permanent positions. A significant proportion of Memorial University students become professional geoscientists.
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Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.