Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Physical Geography (Honours) in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
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Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
33,046
(c. USD23,701.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The department provides an honors Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in physical geography, featuring three specialized tracks designed to meet the educational standards for careers or professional certification in environmental and natural resource fields.
(1) The biogeophysical science track delivers a comprehensive selection of environmental science courses focused on physical geography, covering biogeography, soil science, hydrology, landforms, and climate studies. This path aligns with the qualifications necessary to pursue Professional Agrologist certification in British Columbia, a competency-based credential essential for environmental and natural resource professions.
(2) The geoscience track provides studies in environmental earth sciences, concentrating on landform processes, geological sciences, water systems, soil science, and atmospheric studies. This prepares students to meet the educational criteria for becoming a licensed professional geoscientist (environmental geoscience) in Canada, a vital certification for environmental and resource management careers.
(3) The geosystems and GIScience track focuses on developing the expertise needed to implement geographic information science principles and methods within environmental and natural resource industries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official International High school Transcripts required.Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school. International Baccalaureate IB Diploma is required. You must successfully complete the full IB Diploma, including at least 3 HL courses
IB Math Analysis and Approaches HL or SL, or IB Math Applications and Interpretations HL. IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL will not satisfy the requirement
Two of: IB Biology HL or SL, or IB Chemistry HL or SL, or IB Physics HL or SL, or IB Geography HL or SL
IELTS - All test formats accepted with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0. TOEFL IBT- Overall score 88 with no part less than 20
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)- Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing
Tuition
CAD
33,046