MRU Geology vs UofC Geology

[Gurpy]

Originally posted by Guillermo
At the U of C, the admission requirements are higher,

Surprisingly, that isnt the case entirely. UofC requires 72% over 4 core subjects for adult students (2 sciences, math, and engrish.) MRU requires 4 subjects or something like that, but this year it was 79% to get in. They only calculate the average over 2 courses though. Either way, both admission requirements are pretty damn slack (for sciences, I dont know about the requirements for any other programs,) so its all good on that aspect.

Edit: I am pretty sure that I will be going with UofC though. Even if it is just for the name - it does make sense that UofC is valued slightly higher on a resume than MRU.

[Guillermo]

i have other things besides research and write up those stats to prove my point. if they are not listed (which they should be - they always were when I was looking for schools in the states, but that was ages ago), all one needs to do is look at the job announcements and CVs of instructors and profs at each institution.

[Guillermo]

Originally posted by Gurpy


Surprisingly, that isnt the case entirely. UofC requires 72% over 4 core subjects for adult students (2 sciences, math, and engrish.) MRU requires 4 subjects or something like that, but this year it was 79% to get in. They only calculate the average over 2 courses though. Either way, both admission requirements are pretty damn slack (for sciences, I dont know about the requirements for any other programs,) so its all good on that aspect.

MRU is 60%

http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourse...osts/index.htm

U of C is on a competitive basis, which was 72% in 2010
http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/co..._admission_avg

Both standards are pretty low, though.

[t-im]

Originally posted by Super_Geo
It will come down to HR and the person doing the hiring... and UofC carries a better name than MRU.

Best piece of advice in the thread. Whether it's justified or not, despite the name change and accreditation, I'm willing to bet many people still hold the stigma that MRU is a college, therefore in NAME recognition, UofC > MRC.

[Gurpy]

Originally posted by Guillermo


MRU is 60%

http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourse...osts/index.htm

U of C is on a competitive basis, which was 72% in 2010
http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/co..._admission_avg

Both standards are pretty low, though.

The MRU website is misleading. It states that a minimum of 60% is required, but admission is still competitive. Gave them a call because I was curious, and they said that last year it was quite high at 79%. That being said, they do base that off your best 2 subjects...which I think can even include some BS option like psych, or typing for dummies, so it would still be easier than UofC.

[msommers]

http://www.mtroyal.ca/wcm/groups/pub...r2010-2011.pdf

Go to pg 237

http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar...nt/sc-5-4.html

Sit and compare classes offered in terms of what you're interested in. From a quick look at mount royal's calendar, classes look similar. There are more petroleum classes at the UofC it seems though.

[Gurpy]

Originally posted by msommers
http://www.mtroyal.ca/wcm/groups/pub...r2010-2011.pdf

Go to pg 237

http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar...nt/sc-5-4.html

Sit and compare classes offered in terms of what you're interested in. From a quick look at mount royal's calendar, classes look similar. There are more petroleum classes at the UofC it seems though.

Right on, thanks! Another big thing in favor of UofC is I can at least take astronomy classes for science options there..none are offered at mount royal. Geology classes are pretty close it seems. Pretty damn stoked for field classes...get to go for a hike and make a geological map? Hell yeah, I'm down for class that day!

[Impreza]

Originally posted by t-im

Best piece of advice in the thread. Whether it's justified or not, despite the name change and accreditation, I'm willing to bet many people still hold the stigma that MRU is a college, therefore in NAME recognition, UofC > MRC.

Couldn't have said it better myself. At the end of the day, this is what most people think.

[scboss]

Originally posted by Impreza


Couldn't have said it better myself. At the end of the day, this is what most people think.

If u plan on staying in Calgary this might be the case, if not it will look the same. Only reason I went to mru instead of UofC is because of the tuition costs when comparing both. My course is roughly $4000 a year cheaper here.

Not to mention the hot ass girls and the sick fitness facility.

[thinmyster]

another thing to consider would be: You are more likely to succeed at MRU rather than UofC. Lots of people go from A/B's @ MRU to B/C's at UofC.

You could look at doing 2 years at MRU then transferring..

[Gurpy]

Originally posted by thinmyster
another thing to consider would be: You are more likely to succeed at MRU rather than UofC. Lots of people go from A/B's @ MRU to B/C's at UofC.

You could look at doing 2 years at MRU then transferring..

Hmm, why is this? The classes look fairly similar; are the profs at MRU generally more lax on grading?

[jazzyb]

Originally posted by Isaiah

Source?

fact

[jazzyb]

Originally posted by Guillermo


MRU is 60%

http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourse...osts/index.htm

U of C is on a competitive basis, which was 72% in 2010
http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/co..._admission_avg

Both standards are pretty low, though.

err both of you are wrong, GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS are not direct entry after highschool, its your GPA that matters.

[Crymson]

A degree from MRU will be much harder to turn into a Geology career than a Degree from U of C for a number of reasons.

1) Most companies post their summer jobs at U of C, and at the other "Major" geology campuses in Canada. U of A, U of C, UBC, sometimes U Vic, U of S, U of R, some ontario universities, and Memorial. The "community college" campuses get more or less skipped over. So you're going to have to go out of your way to get a summer job. This is bad because....

2) You're going to have a next to impossible time getting a job full time if you haven't done a summer or two with a company. Also, the guys doing the summer student hiring likely have U of C, or U of A geology degrees because MRU only recently became a ful fledged university. Also, as mentioned before, these guys will likely hold a prejudice against an MRU grad over of a U of C grad, even if there is no grounds to it

3) THE TIME TO GET INTO GEOLOGY IS NOW! The guys who started university during the boom, and are now graduating into a recession and in trouble for a year or two. The guys who start in this recession are going to be graduating into a boom in 3-4 years. I wouldn't want to be graduating in 2011, but 2013 there will be jobs aplenty in calgary.

If you're going to MRU, i would suggest going a maximum of your frist two years there. Then transfer to U of C.

[msommers]

Originally posted by jazzyb

GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS are not direct entry after highschool

You sure about that buddy?

Originally posted by Crymson
I wouldn't want to be graduating in 2011

Man that would suck!! Oh wait, I am.

Fuck.

[jazzyb]

Originally posted by msommers


You sure about that buddy?



Man that would suck!! Oh wait, I am.

Fuck.

definatly was not direct entry when I gained admission in 2004.

Had to do a common science year with Geology 201, 203, Phys 221, 223, Chem 201, 203 plus math courses

[Crymson]

That's still direct entry though. You're just a B.SC student who declares their major upon application to graduate. All B.Sc students roughly share the first year.

[jazzyb]

Originally posted by Crymson
That's still direct entry though. You're just a B.SC student who declares their major upon application to graduate. All B.Sc students roughly share the first year.

But the application to GeoScience department was for 2nd year students only.

Maybe my terminology was incorrect, but you could not enter the department right after graduation of highschool.

[Crymson]

Originally posted by jazzyb


But the application to GeoScience department was for 2nd year students only.

Maybe my terminology was incorrect, but you could not enter the department right after graduation of highschool.

I didn't know you had to apply to the geoscience dept. I didn't go to U of C, i went to U of S, and it was more of a case of "oh, you seemed to have randomly accrued enough courses to earn a degree - here you go" once you were accepted to the college of arts and sciences.

[zeus247]

Originally posted by Crymson


I didn't know you had to apply to the geoscience dept. I didn't go to U of C, i went to U of S, and it was more of a case of "oh, you seemed to have randomly accrued enough courses to earn a degree - here you go" once you were accepted to the college of arts and sciences.

Hi Crymson

I am thinking about transferring from U of R to U of S for geology program for fall 2011. Currently in U of R program but feeling its kind of small here and too stifled here. Regina is nice but boring city. Care to enlighten or share some thoughts on U of S Geology program or anything related or tips there. Would appreciate a lot.