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BSc Physical Geography

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Carleton University

Program Overview

Physical Geography is the study of the nature and processes of the Earth s surface and atmosphere, including climate and climate change, geomorphology and landscape formation, soils, permafrost and natural hazards, as well as their importance to society and society s impact on these natural systems. You will gain field and laboratory experience, and learn the specialized techniques (including Geomatics) for collection and analysis of environmental data. The BSc Physical Geography program focuses on environmental and geographic science and includes certain science course requirements.

Program Key Stats

$33092 (Annual cost)



21 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

A secondary school or high school graduation certificate, Official/original transcript(s) from high school and of any post-secondary studies completed, IELTS (Academic) 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band), TOEFL ibT of 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening), CAEL of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 on each band, PTE of 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill), MELAB of 85 (min. score of 80 on each section)

Career Options

  • Cartographer
  • Commercial/residential surveyor
  • Environmental consultant
  • Geographical information systems officer
  • Planning and development surveyor
  • Secondary school teacher

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