67 Earth Science BSc Degree Programs

Earth Sciences in a Changing World is an undergraduate interdisciplinary program that offers a rigorous international and comparative perspective on the contemporary global system. Its mission is to foster creative thinking about complex global problems and to equip students with the analytical tools and cross-cultural understanding to guide them in that process. The main goal of the program is to provide basic knowledge in geography, geology, and anthropogenic transformations in the environment and their impact on the lives of local communities and global change.

Earth science is the study of how our planet evolved and the forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, the earth that we live on. In this specialist route available in our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), you’ll learn why volcanoes occur, what fossils indicate about past environments, how the oceans regulate climate and why sea-level changes. As well as gaining an understanding of earth sciences, you’ll develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

The program in BSc in Earth Sciences provides a general bachelor-level education in earth sciences and also offers the possibility to specialize in Geology. It includes introductory modules in Nature sciences, Geology, and also to Geography. The core of the program is based on the fundamental issues of earth sciences and includes topics in Astronomy, Cartography, Geomorphology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Hydrology, Meteorology, Palaeontology, Paleoclimatology, Remote sensing, Stratigraphy, etc. while a strong regional geographical aspect is also present. The program includes a limited variety of human geographical courses too.

The most pressing problems of the 21st century include environmental degradation such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, and air pollution, and increasing resource scarcity urging for a more sustainable use of Earth’s resources. The BSc program Earth Sciences and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources (ESSMER) is an interdisciplinary science major with a strong focus on phenomena and processes occurring at the Earth’s surface. Our students develop a holistic understanding of the system Earth, anthropogenic interaction with its land, atmosphere, oceans and biosphere, and management of environmental resources, including water, soils, biological and energy resources, and minerals. The ESSMER program is based on a solid foundation in science disciplines and uses key methodological tools and concepts from Earth Sciences and data management combined with the concepts of sustainability and resource management.

Pitt-Johnstown offers a bachelor of science degree in energy and earth resources with concentrations in energy resource geology and environmental geology. The University also offers a minor in geology and collaborates with the Education Division to offer a bachelor of science in secondary education – earth and space science.

The BSc in Earth and Environmental Sciences is designed to give students a strong foundation in understanding the planet’s physical and natural systems. The program covers key topics like geology, met...

The BSc (Hons) in Earth Sciences offers a comprehensive look into the planet's physical processes, covering rock formations, geological hazards, and Earth's structure. Students learn through practical...

The BSc in Earth Sciences offers students a broad understanding of the planet, covering topics like geology, geophysics, and environmental change. The program combines practical fieldwork with laborat...

Earth scientists research the specific and complex earth system, studying its composition, structure, history, material and energy flow and transformation processes, raw material and energy resources to be utilized, and values to be protected together with features and processes that may prove to be hazardous for mankind. Earth scientists aim to understand both the long-term and short-term results of global and regional natural and anthropogenic processes. The numerous applied fields of earth sciences (e.g. raw material exploration, water supply protection, volcanology, seismology, weather forecasting, alternative and renewable energy resources) fundamentally influence the quality of our everyday life, as well as technology in our civilization and our relationship with the natural environment.

The Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences is designed for students who want to explore the natural world and understand how Earth's systems work. The program offers a solid foundatio...

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Chemistry and Earth Science play a vital role in all Earth systems. Explore the nature and movement of chemical elements in rocks, minerals, soils, and water. Investigate the effect we have on earth chemistry. Gain experience by participating in lab exercises, field schools, and research opportunities.

The Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science prepares students with a broad understanding of how natural systems operate and interact. Students learn about earth processes, environmental...

The Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's physical properties, processes, and systems. It covers fundamental topics such as ...

This foundation year BSc in Earth Sciences is designed to build essential knowledge and skills needed to understand our planet. Students start with core sciences like geology, physics, chemistry, and ...

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences currently offers three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Geology, Earth Sciences, and Geophysics. In addition, we offer Minor options in Geology, Geophysics and Global Climate Change.