Geological engineering is the application of engineering principles to the natural materials and fluids found in the earth, including rocks, soils, groundwater, petroleum and natural gas.
You can begin this program off-campus
What you will learn
Geological engineers are trained to characterize and predict the behaviour of natural materials and fluids. They work to find and develop the resources that society needs for its survival and in the disposal of society's wastes in a manner that results in the least possible disturbance to the environment. Geological engineers also work to design and develop stable building foundations, bridges, dams, highways, landfill sites and waterways.
Careers
With a degree in geological engineering, you will have many career options, including some of the following:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Saskatoon Campus
Saskatoon,
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan,
S7N 5A2, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
Saskatoon Campus
Saskatoon,
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan,
S7N 5A2, Canada
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
Pre-Calculus 30
Note: a minimum grade of 70% is required in each of these courses.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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