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Bachelor in Geographic Information Science

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Western University

Program Overview

Geographic information science or geographical information science (GIScience) is the scientific discipline that studies data structures and computational techniques to capture, represent, process, and analyze geographic information. Geographic information systems (GIS) are the collection of software, hardware, outputs, personnel, and practices that together facilitate the analysis and mapping of geographic entities and phenomena. The field of geographic information science (GIScience) broadly explores the theory and concepts underpinning GIS and related geospatial technologies such as remote sensing and the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Program Key Stats

$39140 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

3.5
28
75

1200
6.5
83

Additional Information & Requirements

Three distinct A-Level (or four distinct AS-Level) traditional academic subjects with grades of A and/or B, GCSE/IGCSE (O-Level) results, IB of 28 including points awarded for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge, TOEFL ibT of 83 with no score below 20, PTE of 58 no score less than 56, MELAB of 80 with no score less than 78, IELTS Academic of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0, CAN Test of 4.0, CAEL of 60

Career Options

  • GIS analyst
  • Geographic Information Science Analyst
  • Research Scientist
  • Assistant Professor
  • Lecturer
  • GIS tech/ specialist

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