Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography and Earth and Ocean Sciences

University of Victoria - Kaplan

Geography asks how we impact the natural world and how it impacts us. We view problems from multiple perspectives, including physical science, social science and humanities approaches. Our students gain the specific set of tools needed to solve new and complex challenges in the environment and in the world around us. In the Department of Geography, you can earn one of two Majors: a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. In the major programs, you specialize in one discipline in the last two years of the program. The degrees provide solid backgrounds for a variety of professional careers and graduate schools. Once you have selected a degree program, check out our degree planning page, which provides details on course selection, including appropriate geography courses and co-requisites from other faculties or departments. Each program is accompanied by a degree planning form designed specifically for that program.The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences offers honours and major degrees. Given our interdisciplinary nature, we also have a number of joint degrees offered with other departments.All of these degree programs offer a mix of fundamental learning and practical laboratory and field work. Relevant work experience is offered in the co-op program and via work study and summer research assistant positions.CareersEnvironmental geoscientist, Environmental specialist, Exploration geologist (oil, gas, mineral, water), Geographical information systems analyst, Geological consultant,Geomorphologist, Hydrologist, Remote sensing analyst