Why Geological Engineering at UNB? UNB offers the only geological engineering program in Atlantic Canada. As a joint initiative from the Department of Earth Sciences and the Department of Civil Engineering, your degree will focus on one of the three specialized learning streams: geoenvironmental, geotechnical, and mineral resources. Small class sizes provide excellent access to mentorship and opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research. Additionally, the program takes advantage of New Brunswick’s incredible geological diversity to offer students hands-on training. Hands-on learning: Students complete three field schools as part of their degree. They may also participate in two subsidized field trips to international destinations of outstanding geological significance. Students complete a design course in each year of their degree, culminating with a full-year team design project. Students may also enroll in the Engineering Co-op Program as part of their degree.

Course requirements: Senior English Literature (70% or higher); Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus (70% or higher); 1 other academic math; Senior Chemistry (70% or higher); Senior Physics (70% or higher); 1 elective from group 1, 2 or 4 (60% or higher); Minimum admission average: 75% Campus: Students may complete all 4 years of these Engineering programs in Fredericton, or may complete the first two years in Saint John and then transfer to Fredericton for the remainder of their program. International students require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60, or Pearson Vue Test 59. Some programs have higher English language proficiency requirements. There are also country-specific requirements: please refer to the website.