Geological Engineering (BAS) 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

218,400 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

GeographyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Use your knowledge of soil and rock behaviour to solve complex problems. Ensure the safety of dams and pipelines, assess risks for landslides and earthquakes, remove hazardous waste from groundwater, and more. Waterloo’s Geological Engineering program is one of only 2 in Ontario. You’ll take Civil Engineering classes, where you’ll learn design and problem-solving skills. You’ll also take Earth Sciences classes, where you’ll acquire a solid background in geosciences. Meanwhile, through co-op, you'll gain 2 full years of related work experience. When you graduate, your degree can take you around the world — working in oil and gas, mineral exploration, hazard waste removal, groundwater management, and more.

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Use your knowledge of soil and rock behaviour to solve complex problems. Ensure the safety of dams and pipelines, assess risks for landslides and earthquakes, remove hazardous waste from groundwater, and more. Waterloo’s Geological Engineering program is one of only 2 in Ontario. You’ll take Civil Engineering classes, where you’ll learn design and problem-solving skills. You’ll also take Earth Sciences classes, where you’ll acquire a solid background in geosciences. Meanwhile, through co-op, you'll gain 2 full years of related work experience. When you graduate, your degree can take you around the world — working in oil and gas, mineral exploration, hazard waste removal, groundwater management, and more.

Admission Requirements

90+
6.5+

Ontario students: 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses including: (1) Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (2) Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (3) Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (4) Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (5) English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (6) Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s. Non-Ontario and International students please check with the University for entry requirements.

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
64,480 CAD
International
218,400 CAD

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