Nipissing University, situated in North Bay, Ontario, is a primarily undergraduate institution known for its small class sizes, personalized education, and close-knit community. The university offers a diverse range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, education, business, and social work. Nipissing University focuses on providing a supportive and interactive learning environment, encouraging student engagement, critical thinking, and research. With a strong emphasis on student success and holistic development, Nipissing University prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.

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Geography is the interdisciplinary study of our world, its physical characteristics like water, landforms, vegetation and climate as well as the relationships between people and the environment. You can choose between one of our three Geography degree options. The Bachelor of Arts in Geography provides a solid foundation in physical and human geography with a focus on the cultural, economic, political, and social influences. The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geography concentrates on the causes and effects of various environmental issues. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Physical Geography focuses on geography as an earth science and integrates mathematics, biology, geology, chemistry, and physics with geography-specific courses.​​ Show less

Students will need to achieve a minimum 70% average in the 60 credits presented for the Honours Specialization in Geography.

Students must complete 120 credits including 60 credits in the Honours Specialization as follows:
All of the following:
GEOG 1016 People, Place and Environment
GEOG 1017 Introduction to Physical Geography
GEOG 2017 GIS and the Earth from Space
GEOG 2026 Introduction to Quantitative Methods

Twelve credits from the following:
GEOG 2106 Landscapes and Surface Processes
GEOG 2107 Weather and Climate
GEOG 2126 Physical Hydrology
GEOG 2136 Cultural Geography
GEOG 2146 Cities in a Changing World
GEOG 2226 Environment and Society

Three credits of Regional Geography*
GEOG 3000 level
GEOG 4000 level

GEOG 3000 or 4000 level

Breadth Requirements and Electives:
ACAD 1601
Humanities
Electives

Note:
Students must be entering fourth year with a minimum 70% overall average in the subject to enrol in GEOG 4986 or GEOG 4995.

With permission of the discipline, students may complete either GEOG 4986 or GEOG 4995, but not both, towards their fourth year.

*The list of Regional Geography courses include the following: GEOG 3076, GEOG 3406, GEOG 3606, GEOG 3706, GEOG 3707

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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