One-Year University Transfer Program:

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is the study of the atmosphere, surface and interior of the earth.

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Academic Planning Guides.

All levels of government

• planning commissions
• urban and housing project planning
• parks and recreation planning
• energy and natural resources planning
• overseas service

Teaching (with BEd)

Cartography (map-making)

RDC offers the pre-professional year for BSc Environmental Earth Sciences and the first year of university study toward BSc Atmospheric Sciences.

The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities.

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. ELA 30-1
2. Mathematics 30-1
3. Chemistry 30
4. Physics 30
5. Biology 30* OR Subject from Group A, B, or C

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. ELA 30-1
2. Mathematics 30-1
3. Chemistry 30
4. Physics 30
5. Biology 30*

* For the Environmental Earth Sciences program only.

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.