Physical geographers study patterns and processes on the Earth’s surface and how human activities affect natural systems.

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography degree provides a broad background in the fundamentals of physical geography (climate, snow and ice, water, soils, ecosystems). 

It provides you with specialized expertise in geospatial analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, statistics, and field measurement methods which are critical skills for professional geoscientists and environmental consultants.

This program builds your understanding of the interactions between Earth’s atmosphere, lithosphere (crust and upper mantle), hydrosphere (total amount of water), and biosphere. 

You’ll discover how the planet's oceans, rivers, lakes, mountains, glaciers, forests, ecosystems, and weather, and climate are interconnected. 

The Geography (BSc) degree program focuses on geography as earth science. Foundational courses in your first two years include biology, physics, chemistry, math, and coding. 

In the third and fourth years, you’ll take courses on weather and climate, snow and ice, mountains, hydrology, geomorphology, soils and weathering, and geomatics. 

Electives in anthropology, environmental science, and natural resources management provide breadth and flexibility for students to follow their interests. 

Field schools in southern California and British Columbia provide you with hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in various outstanding natural environments.

UNBC Geography is a vibrant community of human and physical geographers. In addition to teaching undergraduate courses, faculty members supervise graduate students in various graduate programs.

• Official Transcripts
• English language proficiency tests
• Passport

Overall average of 65% minimum in the following:

• English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
• Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 60%)
• Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)

Other requirements: Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12**; Physics 11
**Anatomy & Physiology 12 can be counted as one of the Approved Academic Grade 12 courses.

China:

• 会考 HUIKAO - Senior Secondary School Certificate or 高考GAOKAO - National College Entrance Examination: Minimum overall average grade 70% (B)
• or a pass in English plus three academic subjects and an elective.

India:

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Standard 12/Indian School Certificate/All India School Certificate Examination. Minimum average grade 50% or higher in English 12, three academic subjects and an elective for general entry.
• Three-year diploma issued by a state board of technical education: Minimum average grade of 50% or higher for general entry.
• GCE Edexcel or Cambridge International Examinations: Minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects must be completed with an overall grade point average of C or higher to be considered for admission.

All A-level subjects for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced-Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A-level. This is for general entry. 

Iran:

• From 2019: High School Diploma (Theoretical Stream): Minimum average grade of 12 in 5 academic courses for general entry.
• Before 2019: High School Diploma and pre-University Certificate. A minimum average grade of 12 or higher in pre-university courses for general entry.