ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Geomatics in North Bay Canada | Nipissing University
Nipissing University
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North Bay Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,500
(c. USD8,248.19)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Geomatics refers to the field of study involving the collection, processing, analysis, and application of spatial data. This interdisciplinary science combines various technical fields to form a comprehensive understanding of Earth's surface and human interaction with it. Key areas within geomatics include land surveying, cartography, satellite imagery interpretation, GIS technology, and GPS navigation. According to the Canadian Institute of Geomatics (1999), this field integrates these components to produce clear representations of our environment. The Geomatics Certificate program equips students with expertise in GIS, satellite image analysis, digital mapping, and spatial statistics. This 18-credit certification is exclusively available for students enrolled in four-year Honors geography degree programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from all institutions (domestic or international) previously or presently attended, secondary schools, colleges and universities (Domestic and international applicants who have attended postsecondary institutions outside of North America must have their transcripts assessed.
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with at least six subjects, including three at a higher level, with a minimum final grade of 24, will be considered for admission. Students who successfully complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with a score of 24 or higher are eligible to receive up to 30 transfer credits, equivalent to one year of full-time study.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum score of 83 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in reading, listening and writing, and a minimum score of 22 in speaking.
International English Language Test Service (IELTS) : Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum 6 in reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Tuition
CAD
11,500