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Geological Engineering

University of Waterloo

Waterloo

🇨🇦CanadaEngineering5 yearsBachelor of Applied Science31 IB Points

Program Overview

Geological engineers apply geology to engineering challenges, from mining and resource extraction to environmental remediation and natural hazard assessment. You'll study rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering. Field work in diverse geological settings is a key part of the program.

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Academic Requirements

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Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

SL • Required: 4

Physics

SL • Required: 4

Chemistry

SL • Required: 4

One of

English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature

Required: SL 4

or

English B

Required: HL 5