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Physical Geography (BSc)
This field explores Earth's natural systems, covering the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere (ice regions), hydrosphere (water systems), and lithosphere (land surfaces). It investigates interactions between these systems, their temporal changes, and the consequences of such transformations. Atmospheric Science
This discipline primarily studies Earth's atmospheric conditions (and those of other planets). Our program emphasizes tropospheric processes (the atmospheric layer nearest Earth's surface where weather develops) and its interactions with terrestrial systems (including heat exchange, water cycles, carbon dioxide transfer, and other biophysical phenomena).
Geomatics
An evolving discipline focusing on spatial data collection, management, and interpretation. It encompasses geographic computing applications, spatial modeling, statistical analysis of spatial data, remote sensing technologies, and geographic information systems.
General physical geography
This comprehensive study examines environmental systems through atmospheric science, landform evolution, species distribution patterns, and water resource analysis. These approaches integrate natural and applied sciences to decode environmental processes.
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)