Math and physical sciences: every university, ranked
Environmental Geoscience at Acadia University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Pure and Applied Science · Wolfville campus
What average do you need for Acadia Environmental Geoscience?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Acadia works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Major, Honours.
What courses do you need?
Acadia's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- SCH4U Chemistry (minimum 60%)
- One of
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management or MHF4U Advanced Functions
How much does Acadia Environmental Geoscience cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $11,000 first year, $43,900 in all
- Student fees
- $1,500 to $1,900 first year, $6,100 to $7,800 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,200 first yearFirst year
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Nova Scotia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Acadia Environmental Geoscience lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Actuarial Mathematics (BA)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial Mathematics (BSc)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math and science (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial ScienceUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Science programs: 84% | $7,388 |
| Actuarial ScienceURegina, Saskatchewan | 70% average required (ENG4U, MHF4U and two of SBI4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U); 65.00 to 69.99% with all subjects, or missing one subject with 70% on the rest, is admitted as Science Qualifying | $8,888 |
| Actuarial ScienceYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied MathematicsYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied PhysicsCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $6,188 |
| Applied StatisticsULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (registrar.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (Fees 2026-2027, Undergraduate))
- Residence: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) ; www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) ; www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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