Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline and completion of Level II Honours Earth and Environmental Sciences with a Grade Point Average of at least 6.0 and completion of the following courses:
Information about this program and the selection procedure can be obtained from Science Career and Cooperative Education and the Program Director.
Program Notes
Students who did not complete Grade 12 Physics U must complete PHYSICS 1A03 (or 1L03). One of PHYSICS 1A03 (or 1B03 or 1L03) or 1C03 must be completed prior to graduation.
This is a five- level (year) co-op program which includes two eight-month work terms which must be spent in earth and environmental sciences related placements.
Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic workload, as prescribed by Level and Term.
Students are required to complete SCIENCE 2C00 before the first work placement and are recommended to complete this course in Level II.
Students aiming to meet the academic requirements for professional registration of Geoscientists in Ontario can find additional information on these requirements on the website: http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/undergraduate/resources.html. Students are encouraged to consult with the academic advisor in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences to ensure proper selection of courses for professional registration. The Honours programs offered by the School of Geography and Earth Sciences may not fulfill professional registration requirements.
Earth and Environmental Sciences Co-op Course List
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