Environment, Earth, and Resources

Flexible degree options

Once you successfully transfer to second year studies, you will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of degree programs and majors in the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. This includes three-year general degrees and four-year major, advanced, and honours degrees, some with Co-op options.

Three-year general degree

The three-year general degrees are 90-credit hour bachelor’s degree program, providing students with a general education in geography, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or environmental studies. Programs with a black dot indicated on the list below offer a three-year general degree option! Students who graduate with a three-year general degree in any field can be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Four-year major, advanced, or honours degree

The four-year major, advanced or honours degree options are 120-credit hour bachelor’s degree programs. These programs are recommended for students interested in professional training, such as in the field of geosciences, and the opportunity for advanced research. Students planning to apply for a graduate program are recommended to complete an honours degree. Some four-year degree programs offer a Co-op option to gain work experience as part of your studies. Students who graduate with a degree in any field can be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Second year of your University of Manitoba degree

Once you successfully complete ICM’s International Year One (UTP Stage II): Environment, Earth, and Resources program, you are ready to apply into your second year at UM in the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Arts (Geography) •
• Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography) ^
• Bachelor of Environmental Science ^•
• Bachelor of Environmental Studies ^•
• Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) •
  • Geology, Geophysics

• Three-year general degree option available
^ Cooperative education option available for four-year degrees

To be eligible to progress to second year at UM, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at ICM and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 upon completion of International Year One (UTP Stage II). Please see the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources admissions bulletin and the UM Course Calendar regarding admission requirements for this specific program. Students who meet the International Year One (UTP Stage II) completion requirements but who do not meet the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources’ admissions requirements and competitive GPA will be eligible to apply to either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science, subject to UM’s admissions regulations.

For a full list of degrees offered in the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, refer to the UM Academic Calendar.

Why choose UM’s Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources?

• Geoscience is a regulated, professional practice in Canada and graduates from the Earth Science program are eligible to become registered members of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.
• The UM Department of Geology is over 100 years old, making it the oldest in Western Canada.
• The Physical Geography program has more graduates hired by Environment Canada than any other program in Canada.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science is a Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission accredited program.
• A co-operative education program is available to students in certain degree programs.
• Further information on the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources website is available.

Career opportunities

Graduates from the Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources are in demand worldwide and are often employed in oil and gas, mining, and exploration industries, as well as environmental consulting, engineering firms, and government departments and agencies. Visit the University of Manitoba’s Career Services website to view the Career Compass to research your future career path through this faculty.