British Columbia,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Physical Geography (Honours) - Soil Science in Prince George Canada | University of Northern British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
|
Prince George Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
26,753
(c. USD19,188.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A Bachelor of Science Honours in Physical Geography enables students to undertake self-directed research projects. This pathway is ideal for those contemplating advanced academic studies. Alongside standard BSc Physical Geography coursework, Honours candidates must complete either GEOG 430-6 (Undergraduate Thesis) or NRES 430-6 (Undergraduate Thesis) under faculty guidance.
Geography Honours degrees require a minimum of 126 credit hours. Students must independently secure a thesis advisor, though faculty members aren't required to accept supervision roles. Admission requires 60 completed credit hours with a minimum 3.33 CGPA - meeting these thresholds doesn't ensure acceptance, as the Geography Program makes final decisions (consult the Program Chair). Students must maintain a 3.33 CGPA to continue in the Honours program.
The Soil Science concentration examines the physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms governing soil formation, sustainability, and rehabilitation across global ecosystems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
IB: Students who are awarded the diploma must have an overall standing of four, with no course below a three. Diploma students are required to present three Higher level subjects and three Subsidiary level subjects in order to be eligible for transfer credits. High School admission average is based on a calculation of the average grade of five required grade 12 courses. For admission from a GCE system (or equivalent) a minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects, must be completed with an overall grade point average of C or higher in order to be considered for admission. All A level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced-Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A-level. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components; score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules.
Tuition
CAD
26,753