📖Introduction

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. With a mission to be Canada's most community-engaged research university, SFU offers a comprehensive range of programs across disciplines including arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, health sciences, and more. SFU is known for its innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to social responsibility. Students at SFU benefit from a supportive and inclusive learning environment, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia.

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📚About the Program

If you would like to study environmental geoscience and geology with an understanding of the physical sciences, this Joint Major program may be for you. Degree: Bachelor of Science The Chemistry and Earth Sciences program is jointly offered by the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Earth Sciences. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Lower Division Requirements
Students will complete a minimum of 69 units including all of

CHEM 121 - General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (2)
CHEM 126 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (2)
CHEM 210 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (2)
CHEM 216 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
CHEM 230 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 236W - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (3)
CHEM 260 - Atoms, Molecules, Spectroscopy (4)
CHEM 281 - Organic Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)
EASC 101 - Dynamic Earth (3)
EASC 201 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (3)
EASC 202 - Introduction to Mineralogy (3)
EASC 204 - Structural Geology I (3)
EASC 205 - Introduction to Petrology (3)
EASC 206 - Field Geology I (2)
EASC 207 - Introduction to Applied Geophysics (3)
EASC 208 - Introduction to Geochemistry (3)
EASC 209W - Environmental Geoscience (4)
EASC 210 - Evolving Earth (3)
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3) or MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)
MATH 152 - Calculus II (3)
and one of

STAT 201 - Statistics for the Life Sciences (3)
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
and all of

PHYS 120 - Mechanics and Modern Physics (3)
PHYS 121 - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (3)
PHYS 132 - Physics Laboratory I (1)
PHYS 133 - Physics Laboratory II (1)
or all of

PHYS 125 - Mechanics and Special Relativity (3)
PHYS 126 - Electricity, Magnetism and Light (3)
PHYS 132 - Physics Laboratory I (1)
PHYS 133 - Physics Laboratory II (1)
or both of

PHYS 140 - Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)
PHYS 141 - Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (4)
Upper Division Requirements
Students will complete a minimum of 42 units including all of

CHEM 316 - Introductory Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 317 - Analytical Environmental Chemistry (2)
CHEM 332 - The Chemistry of Transition Metals (3)
CHEM 360 - Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (3)
CHEM 371 - Chemistry of the Aqueous Environment (3)
CHEM 372 - Chemistry of the Atmospheric Environment (3)
and 3 units of 400-level CHEM not including CHEM 481-5, CHEM 483-5 or CHEM 484-10

and 3 additional units of upper division EASC courses

and all of

EASC 306 - Field Geology II (3)
EASC 308 - Field Geology III (3)
and one of

EASC 310W - Paleontology (3)
EASC 315W - Geochemistry of Natural Waters (3)
and one of

NUSC 341 - Introduction to Radiochemistry (3)
NUSC 344 - Nucleosynthesis and Distribution of the Elements (3)
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE STREAM
Students who choose this stream will complete all of

EASC 304 - Hydrogeology (3)
EASC 403 - Quaternary Geology (3)
GEOLOGY STREAM
Students who choose this stream will complete all of

EASC 301 - Igneous Petrology (3)
EASC 302 - Sedimentary Petrology (3)
Upper Division Electives
Upper division units must total a minimum of 44 upper division units.

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🏫About Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. Known for its innovative spirit and commitment to interdisciplinary education, SFU offers a broad range of programs in areas such as arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, and health sciences. With a strong focus on research, community engagement, and experiential learning, SFU prepares students to tackle complex societal challenges and make a positive impact in their chosen fields. The university's stunning mountain-top campus provides an inspiring backdrop for academic exploration and personal growth.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

933 RMB

Tuition fee:

34,644 CAD per year

103,932 CAD in total

Insurance is 868 CAD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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