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The Department of Geology at Lakehead University offers both Undergraduate and Masters degrees in geology and geophysics. Courses offered by the department place a strong emphasis on ‘hands-on’ geology reflecting our location within the Canadian Shield. Faculty members have strong research programs in Northern Ontario and overseas with projects being undertaken in Mexico, Chile, the Philippines and Cyprus. Many of our students have found employment in the petroleum and minerals industries, with geotechnical environmental companies, with government surveys and as educators, while others have pursued graduate work. To learn more about some of our graduates and what they do for a living click here.

Students on a field trip.
Students exploring a contact between Sibley Group sediments and a diabase sill on the shores of Lake Nipigon near Thunder Bay.

 

What is Geology?

Geology is quite simply the study of the earth. The Earth Sciences include:
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Geochemistry
  • Economic Geology
  • Environmental Geology

Students interested in the geology program at Lakehead University can pursue undergraduate degrees in Geology, Geology with Physics, Geoarchaeology, Water Resource Science and Environmental Studies and Earth Science. For more information about the Geology program please download our new brochure.