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Science

Work Experience

Co-op

Cut off Range:

78-82%

Program Summary

The Earth Sciences program at Carleton offers you the opportunity to study the Earth’s systems, incorporating knowledge from other sciences including physics, biology and chemistry. You will learn about processes (such as evolution, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics and mountain building, formation of hydrocarbon reservoirs and mineral deposits) influential in the Earth’s geologic past that establish our present and future global development. The program offers the opportunity to participate in hands-on field courses that can take you to sites throughout Ontario, across Canada and around the world. It also incorporates experiential learning with in-class lectures and hands-on laboratory exercise and research projects.

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The Carleton Advantage

The Earth Sciences program at Carleton offers you the opportunity to study the Earth’s systems, incorporating knowledge from other sciences including physics, biology and chemistry.

You can enrol in concentrations such as Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoecology; Geophysics; Finance: Resource Valuation; Resource Economics; or in Combined programs with Biology, Chemistry or Physical Geography.

As an Earth Sciences student, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on field courses that can take you to sites throughout Ontario, across Canada and around the world.

You can enrol in concentrations such as Finance: Resource Valuation; Geophysics; Resource Economics; or Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoecology; or in Combined programs with Biology, Chemistry or Physical Geography.

As a graduate of Carleton’s Earth Sciences program, you will be eligible to apply for your (PGO) Professional Geoscientist registration in Canada — an important designation in the job market.

What students are saying

Early on, I was exposed to the many different branches of the geosciences, such as paleontology, economic geology, geophysics and more. I not only found the subject matter to be interesting and enjoyable, but also saw myself having a lifelong career in this field. The diversity in hands-on training and theory from qualified professors ensured that I graduated fully prepared to enter either the industry or continue with graduate studies. The world’s economy and future are heavily reliant on the progress and development in the Earth Sciences. The program at Carleton provided me with the required knowledge and experience to ensure that I can contribute to this continuously growing field.

Michal Kolaj, Earth Sciences student

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