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The Bachelor of Science Degree in Geographical Sciences is about the fundamental interactions between life – including human societies – and the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. You'll build on a broad base in the basic sciences by completing course in areas such as biogeography, climatology, geographic information science, geomorphology, or hydrology. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for careers like geological technician, geoscientist, surveyor, environmental consultant, cartographer, or GIS specialist. 

Geographical Sciences: Bachelor of Science Degree - Major (UBCV)

University of British Columbia

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UBC-O

UBC Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan (Kelowna)

University of British Columbia Okanagan

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Students must be admitted into Bachelor of Science to pursue this program. 

1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. English 12 and English 11 or their equivalents (70% in one of them)

3. Minimum six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended)

4. Pre-Calculus 12 or equivalent (67%)

5. One of:
    - Anatomy and Physiology 12 (Biology 12)
    - Chemistry 12 
    - Physics 12
    - Equivalent

6. Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12 or equivalent 

7. Chemistry 11 or equivalent

8. Physics 11 or equivalent 

9. A Language 11 or Waiver (includes all second language courses, excludes introductory language 11 courses)

10. Grades presented in all relevant academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses that fall under these subject categories* will be looked at:
    - Language Arts
    - Mathematics & Computation
    - Sciences
        - *Note: There is no minimum number of courses required for admission, but you are encouraged to challenge yourself with a substantial number of courses that are relevant to your intended area of study.

Academic Admission Requirement

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Entry to the program specialization (Major) occurs at the second-year level, following one year in basic undergraduate science. You will apply for entry to the program Major/Specialization at the end of first-year study in the Bachelor of Science program (after completing at least 24 credits, including all required admission prerequisites for your desired specialization). Placement to a specialization is a competitive process and is based on your first-year grades at UBCV or your admission average (if you are a transfer student). 

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Applications must be submitted for most programs by January for September entry. Early application is recommended. Confirm dates with UBCV.
Exceptions of certain programs are available on UBCV Vancouver Academic Calendar 2023/24.

University of British Columbia

Geographical Sciences: Bachelor of Science Degree - Major (UBCV)

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