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Earth Science, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior

Geology is a qualitative science that combines elements of physics, chemistry, biology and other sciences to study the Earth, the processes that make up the Earth, and the history of our planet. As a student in the program you will:

Examine rocks, minerals, and sediment
Study environmental hazards
Explore elements that make up the planets and moons in our solar system
And learn much more about our Earth's 4.5 billion-year history
Our location amidst the Canadian Shield functions as an outdoor lab and classroom. Our faculty regularly holds classes outside and organizes field trips and extended field schools to take advantage of the superior environment and give you practical training that is highly valued by the industry from day one.

Our faculty collaborates with industry, government, and other academics with research covering the spectrum, from pure to applied science. This breadth of expertise and course content can meet the interests of any student in the program.

Our program is designed to ensure that you will have the necessary courses to register as a Professional Geologist with APGO, which is required to work as a geologist in Ontario. This experience makes our students highly employable post-graduation.

Campus Information

Thunder Bay

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Future Careers
Molecular Biology

Cytotechnologist
Microbiologist
Medical Geneticist
Forensic Laboratory Analyst
Ecology and Evolution

Conservation Biologist
Environmental Health Officer
Biochemist
Botanist
Zoologist
Marine Biologist

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)
Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Applicants will be considered for admission provided they present one of the following certificates:
A State Higher Secondary Certificate awarded by a State Board of Higher Secondary Education or;
India and Delhi Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education or;
Indian School Certificate awarded by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations
For applicants who are currently in-progress, please submit:

X level exam scores,
XI level final mark sheet, and
Mid-year or predicated XII results.

The DET is now being widely accepted across institutions in Canada given its reliability and flexibility for students to access the test even while socially distanced, ease to book without lengthy testing wait times, and fast delivery of results.

TEST

Minimum Score

TOEFL paper based

550 (with no component less than 50)

TOEFL computer based

213 (with no component less than 17)

TOEFL internet based

80 (with no component less than 19)

IELTS - International English Language Testing System

6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)

MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment Battery

CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay , Thunder Bay ,Canada