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The Bachelor of Geographic Information Science (B.GISc) is a cutting-edge degree program provided by the University of Regina's Department of Geography & Environmental Studies. This specialized GIScience bachelor's degree stands out as a distinctive offering unmatched by any other North American institution.
Geographic Information Science (GIScience) forms the theoretical foundation for creating and implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS). These systems serve diverse applications: resource firms utilize them to pinpoint new reserves, energy companies employ them for transmission line planning, local governments rely on them for infrastructure management, educational authorities optimize transportation routes with them, healthcare organizations track disease patterns, law enforcement identifies high-crime areas, and corporations analyze customer locations and demographics.
Students must have completed High School (Secondary School) or partial post-secondary.
Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
English language requirement:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet Based: Overall 83; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20
IELTS – Academic: Overall Band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 59, No area with less than 59
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 85
Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 (subject to change based on application volume); Winter term – December 15 (subject to change based on application volume); Spring/Summer term – April 15 (subject to change based on application volume)