Program Details

Physical Geography School: University of Manitoba Faculty: Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: Geography Description: Physical geography includes the study of the environment through aspects of atmospheric science, geomorphology, biogeography and hydrology, all of which draw upon the natural and applied sciences to understand the natural environment. Atmospheric sciences examine the physical and biophysical processes at and near the earth's surface shaping climate and determining the weather. These processes are examined over cascading scales, local to global. Hydrology studies the flow of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere, including the quantity and quality of water resources as well as the spatial variability in the hydrologic cycle. The examination of processes at the earth's surface and the associated landforms is called geomorphology. Various sub-disciplines include weathering and erosional processes, volcanoes, glacial and river systems. Biogeography studies the interrelationships between the biospheric environment and the physical environment. Formation of soils, ecosystem and biomes cycles and components, as well as human interaction with the physical environment are all topical areas of biogeography. Website: Physical Geography at University of Manitoba Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 70 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 Precalculus Grade 12 Physics  English One S or U Grade 12 English with a minimum grade of 60% and a minimum average of 70% over three grade 12 S or U credits. Must complete University 1 to apply. Deadlines: Early Application Deadline Application Deadline Start Date February 24, 2013 May 1, 2013 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.