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Physical Geography: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc)

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Physical Geography: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) is a bachelor's degree in Geography programme offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,214 per credit (CAD 216 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Geography
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 216 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,214 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This degree explores earth systems science through the interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Students investigate events that influence daily life and the ways human activity is altering the Earth's environmental systems, while tailoring study to match personal interests and career goals. It carries eligibility for professional certification across the environmental and resource sectors.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry from a BC secondary school requires at least five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 (or English First Peoples 12) at a minimum of 70%, plus SFU's general English-language and quantitative/analytical skills requirements. Faculty of Science prerequisites for this Bachelor of Science require, at Grade 11, two of Chemistry 11, Life Sciences 11 or Physics 11 alongside the standard English, math and social-studies courses; at Grade 12 the program requires Pre-Calculus 12 plus at least two of Anatomy and Physiology 12, Calculus 12, Chemistry 12 or Physics 12, with equivalent AP or IB courses accepted. Completing the program also supports professional certification in the environmental and resource sectors, but no further Physical Geography-specific prerequisite is published. International secondary-school applicants are assessed on their final-year transcript against SFU's country equivalencies; the program page states no specific IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score, so international applicants should confirm current minimums on SFU's general admission-requirements page.

Application Details

Start Date: Three intakes a year: Fall (September–December), Spring (January–April) and Summer (May–August). First day of classes is 5 January 2027 for Spring 2027, 10 May 2027 for Summer 2027 and 7 September 2027 for Fall 2027.
Application Deadline: Undergraduate applications are submitted on EducationPlannerBC and SFU publishes one set of dates per applicant type — high-school or college/university transfer — with no separate international deadline; document deadlines are stated as applying to all applicants. Fall 2027 entry: applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027 for high-school applicants, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027. Spring 2027 entry: open 1 July 2026, closes 15 September 2026. Summer 2027 entry: open 1 December 2026, closes 15 January 2027. Admission documents are due 28 February 2027 (Fall, high-school applicants), 15 May 2027 (Fall, transfer applicants), 1 October 2026 (Spring) and 1 February 2027 (Summer); B.C. high-school applicants must also file the Student Transcript Service form by 31 January. Decisions are released on a rolling basis — early Fall offers from mid-November 2026 to January 2027, standard offers from January to late April, transfer decisions from mid-March to late June — and most Fall entrants must accept by 1 May. These are SFU's university-wide undergraduate dates, not a deadline set by this program; a few programs admit in one term only, so confirm on the program's own SFU page.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Physical Geography: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Geography on completion of this programme.

How long does Physical Geography: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Physical Geography: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,214 per credit (CAD 216 per credit for local students).

Can Physical Geography: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Physical Geography: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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