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Earth Sciences at University of Manitoba
BSc in Earth Sciences (Bachelor of Science): General (3 years), or Geology or Geophysics Major or Honours (4 years) · Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources · Winnipeg campus
What average do you need for UManitoba Earth Sciences?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UManitoba works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Geology, Geophysics.
What courses do you need?
UManitoba's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- SCH4U Chemistry
- SPH4U Physics
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- UM online application ($100 application fee for Canadian citizens and permanent residents)Due 1 March (Fall 2026 cycle; Fall 2027 dates not yet posted)
How much does UManitoba Earth Sciences cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $5,600 first year, $22,500 in all
- Student fees
- $1,800 to $2,600 first year, $7,300 to $10,500 in all
- Residence and meals
- $13,200 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $28,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Winnipeg, $785 a month
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 Manitoba bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UManitoba Earth Sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of ScienceBrandon, Manitoba | Ontario high school graduation with a minimum 60% average on six Grade 12 U or M courses including English (ENG4U) | $5,148 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) (Provincial High School Grade Requirements, Ontario)
- Tuition: umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) (umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) ((Residence Fee Calculator, linked from umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) ; umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) ; umanitoba.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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