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This Physical Geography BSc program from University of the Fraser Valley provides you with a strong background in natural sciences, a comprehensive understanding of factors affecting the environment, and hands-on expertise in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data.
You get to specialize in one or more sub-fields of Physical Geography, including climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, or geographic information systems (GIS).
As a physical geography student at UFV, you have exciting opportunities to work with dedicated professors to conduct original lab and field-based research as early as your first-year, in topics as diverse as urban planning, food security, paleoecology, data luminescence, global development, and climate change.
In addition, optional paid co-op work placements throughout your studies can help you gain valuable work experience and get references for employment or graduate studies.
A Bachelor of Science with a major in Geography is excellent preparation for a Master of Science in Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, or related fields. Choose the honours option to gain additional research experience, which you can feature on your résumé or graduate school application.
Career opportunities:
In its Skills for Success report, the Conference Board of Canada identified physical science professionals as one of the top 25 occupations likely to experience skills shortages in upcoming years. A Bachelor of Science in Geography prepares you to meet the surging demand in this field.
You may find employment in government agencies that have environment, conservation, or natural resources portfolios; environmental consulting firms; surveying or engineering firms; natural exploration firms; forestry companies; and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Physical Environment

Earth Rocks

A World of Development

Environmental Issues and Strategies

Human Geography

Climate and People

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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For national students: Fall semester: Applications open October 1. / Winter semester: Applications open May 1. / Summer semester: Applications open October 1.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbotsford, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

All applicants must meet ONE of the following:

B.C. high school graduation or equivalent;

Or completion of a minimum of nine UFV or transferable post-secondary credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA (C average) based on all credits attempted;

Or a minimum of 19 years of age by the start of the first class;

Or, for admission into preparatory level programs only, a minimum of 17 years of age and out of high school for at least one year by the start of the semester.

A C+ final grade in one of English 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, or IB English.

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Your high school transcript(s) and proof of graduation if you have graduated from high school, or a copy of your interim high school transcript(s) if you are currently in high school

Your English language score (TOEFL, IELTS, LPI)

Your passport

When you have completed your online application, you will be prompted to pay a non-refundable application fee of $150 CAD

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Tuition Fees

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22560 CAD / year

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5010 CAD / year

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National tuition fee: $163.34 per credit

Living costs

Abbotsford

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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