Bachelor of Science General - Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Alberta
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Campus location
Edmonton, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Full time
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Introduction
Why study Earth and Atmospheric Sciences?
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences encompasses areas of study that examine the Earth: its structure, its evolution, and the atmosphere above it. This major (or minor) includes courses from Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Geophysics, and Paleontology to provide a multidisciplinary view of our planet.
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences can only be taken as part of a BSc General degree. This major can be taken with a Business minor.
Why take the BSc General degree?
The Bachelor of Science General degree offers a wide variety of majors and minors, allowing you to create a diversified degree based on your interests. Majors must be in Science, but minors can also be from courses offered by Arts; Business; or Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences. You can also take a double major in Science.
Why study Science at the University of Alberta?
The Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta delivers high-quality programs that investigate, explain, and explore the real science behind issues that affect our daily lives. With nearly 60 degree programs in 39 subject areas, we are one of the most comprehensive science faculties in Canada, with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, opportunities for undergraduate research, and professors who are leading researchers in their fields.
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- Air Traffic Management
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- Conservationist
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- Hydrologist
- Meteorologist
- Oceanographer
- Paleontologist
- Pollution Control Technologist
- Research Scientist
- Secondary School Teacher
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