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University of Toronto
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Program Overview

Geoscience Major

The study of Earth Sciences integrates many of the classical sciences like chemistry and physics and applies their principles to a diverse range of processes. The major program aims to give students exposure to the traditional geoscience curriculum (e.g., Mineralogy, Petrology, Geological structures and Maps, Field Techniques). Students wishing for a more customized degree should explore the Earth and Environmental Systems Major.


Enrolment Requirements

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.


Completion Requirements

8.0 credits including at least 2.0 credits at 300+ level with at least 0.5 credit at 400-level.


Course Requirements

  • 2.0 credits of foundation science courses
    • BIO120H1
    • CHM135H1, CHM136H1/CHM138H, CHM139H
    • MAT135H1, MAT136H1, MAT137Y1
    • PHY131H1, PHY132H1
  • 2.5 credits of core courses
    • JEG100H1/​ESS102H/ ENV234H1/​ ESS262H1
    • ESS223H1/​ENV233H
    • ESS224H1/​ ESS222H1
    • ESS241H1, ESS331H1
  • 0.5 credit of field course
    • ESS234H1/​ ESS324H1/​ ESS410H1/​ ESS450H1
  • 3.0 credits chosen from 300/400-level ESS/JGA courses

Course Clusters

We suggest that students consider the following logical course clusters in their higher years, depending on the student's interest:


  • Earth/planetary materials and mineral resources
    • ESS221H1/ ESS321H1
    • ESS322H1, ESS323H1, ESS324H1
    • ESS431H1, ESS423H1, ESS441H1
  • Tectonics
    • JGA305H1
    • ESS245H1/​ ESS345H1/​ CSC108H1
    • ESS321H1, ESS322H1, ESS323H1
    • ESS441H1, ESS445H1
  • Environmental biogeochemistry
    • ESS261H1
    • ESS311H1, ESS312H1
    • ESS410H1, ESS461H1
  • Geoarchaeology
    • JGA305H1
    • ESS261H1
    • ESS461H1, ESS450H1

Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Earth Sciences offers several undergraduate programs, including:


  • Earth and Environmental Systems Major
  • Environmental Geosciences Specialist
  • Geology Specialist
  • Geophysics Specialist
  • Geoscience Major
  • Geoscience Minor

Curriculum and Course Information

For more information on undergraduate courses, please consult the Department of Earth Sciences.


Resources for Students

The Department of Earth Sciences provides various resources for students, including:


  • Scholarships, Prizes & Awards
  • Program Information Links
  • Departmental Resources
  • Resources on Campus
  • Professional Geoscientist Certification (P.Geo)
  • Undergraduate Earth Sciences Association
  • Geoscience Careers

Graduate Programs

The Department of Earth Sciences also offers graduate programs, including:


  • Master of Science
  • Master of Applied Science
  • PhD Program

Graduate Program Requirements

For more information on graduate program requirements, please consult the Department of Earth Sciences.


Research Areas

The Department of Earth Sciences has research areas in:


  • Biogeosciences
  • Earth & Planetary Materials
  • Earth Surface Processes
  • Economic Geology
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Geophysics & Tectonics
  • Geoscience Education
  • Paleoceanography & Paleoclimatology

Research Facilities

The Department of Earth Sciences has research facilities, including:


  • Research Groups & Laboratories
  • Departmental Analytical Facilities
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