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Environmental Geochemistry

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School:University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
Faculty:Science
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Geochemistry
Description:

Study the chemistry of the earth. Make informed decisions and help solve earth science problems. Research and analyze the quantity and distribution of chemicals in rocks, minerals, fluids, and gases.
Experience this and more with UNB’s specialized program in environmental geochemistry!



This unique option provides you with a background to pursue careers or graduate studies in environmentally related geoscience fields, especially in areas related to water resources, contamination and remediation. Geochemists work at all levels of government agencies or teach at universities or research institutes. Geochemists are also employed by geochemical companies, petroleum and mining companies, and geology, geophysics and engineering consulting firms.
URL:Environmental Geochemistry at University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
Length:4 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English  or  Grade12 Français 
  •  Grade12 Precalculus  or  Grade12 Mathematics 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Geology  or  Grade12 Science 

Another senior-level course is also required.Senior-year Mathematics, Chemistry and another approved science are required courses for admission to the B.Science program. An average of your marks in senior Math, Chemistry, and your best other science course must be at least 75%.


If you don’t meet the admission requirements for direct entry to the Bachelor of Science degree program, but offer a minimum admission average of 70%, you may be given conditional admission to the appropriate Faculty in an entrance program to the extent that capacity allows.


If you present only Chemistry, you’ll be considered at the discretion of the Faculty.


If you have high academic standing you may be considered for admission if you present any two of three grade 12 Sciences, e.g. Biology/Chemistry; Biology/Physics; Physics/ Chemistry, etc.


It is recommended that students who have not taken any mathematics courses for more than two years take MATH 1863 Precalculus before attempting MATH 1001 or MATH 1003.


Students with less than 75% in each of the PRECALCA120 and PRECALCB120 (or equivalent) may want to consider taking MATH 1863 Precalculus before attempting MATH 1001 or MATH 1003.
Application Notes :

An international applicant is not required to submit proof of English Language proficiency if the applicant has studied in a high school in Canada for a minimum of 1 year and has achieved a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English (ENG4U/EAE4U or equivalent course).

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 14, 2021
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