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Physical Geography

University of Manitoba · Fort Garry

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Deadlines

October 2026

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2 deadlines

  • Application: Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources; Arts; Science

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

  • Application: Winter 2027: University 1 (international applicants)

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish60% min.
  • SPH4UPhysics60% min.
  • Ontario high-school graduation and six Grade 12 U or M credits.
  • Minimum 70% across the four required courses and at least 60% in each.
  • Direct entry covers high school applicants and students with fewer than 24 recognised post-secondary credit hours.
  • Meet the university’s English language requirement.
UM Fall 2027 · Riddell faculty Ontario prerequisites
Application steps

Entry terms · September

Verified Fall 2027 intake.

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  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UM Fall 2027 · Riddell faculty Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Riddell faculty Ontario prerequisites
  2. Step 2Apply through U of M admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of M admissionsU of M admissions
  3. Step 3Official academic transcripts requested for your application
    • Check the faculty's applicant requirement PDF and application portal. Declare all recognized postsecondary institutions attended, including exchange or letter-of-permission studies, and arrange official records directly from their issuers. Manitoba's own transcripts need not be resubmitted. Applicant uploads are unofficial.
    Manitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructionsManitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Certified English translation for international non-English records
    • Provide a translation from the institution or a certified English translator, with a copy of the original document. A certified translator must place the translation and original-language photocopy in envelopes signed across the seals.
    Manitoba international transcript translation requirementsManitoba international transcript translation requirements
  5. Step 5Application fee: $100 domestic or $130 international
    • The published application fee is $100 CAD for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees, or $130 CAD for international applicants.
    Manitoba undergraduate application feesManitoba undergraduate application fees
  6. Step 6Select Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography (Major) in the University of Manitoba application portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Riddell faculty Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Riddell faculty Ontario prerequisites
  7. Step 7Pay the application fee, $100 domestic or $130 international.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  8. Step 8Submit the documents requested for your applicant category.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Required course choices

Ontario high-school applicants

  • Choose MHF4U or MCV4U.
  • SPH4U and one of SBI4U, SCH4U or ICS4U.
UM Fall 2027 · Riddell faculty Ontario prerequisites
Manitoba prerequisites

Manitoba high-school applicants

  • English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Physics 40S and one of Biology, Chemistry or Computer Science 40S.
  • Manitoba high-school graduation with five Grade 12 credits designated S, G, U or C. Minimum 70% across the four listed courses and 60% in each.
UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography (Major) direct entry · Domestic

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • 120 credit hours for the Major.
  • At least 60 credit hours at the University of Manitoba.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Physical Geography BSc MajorUM Academic Calendar · Riddell degree inventory and co-op optionsUM Riddell Faculty co-operative educationUM Physical Geography degree and approved streams
Grades and academic standing
  • Minimum degree GPA of 2.00.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Physical Geography BSc MajorUM Academic Calendar · Riddell degree inventory and co-op optionsUM Riddell Faculty co-operative educationUM Physical Geography degree and approved streams

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
UM Fall 2027 · Riddell faculty Ontario prerequisites
Co-opOptional co-op · 2 required work terms and 1 optional term
UM Academic Calendar · Riddell degree inventory and co-op optionsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

The direct application is for the Physical Geography Major. An Honours plan is also published.

Atmospheric Science

BSc (Major)

The calendar names this the Atmospheric and Hydrological Sciences stream. Study atmospheric processes and hydrology.

Published requirements

Courses

Current 2026–27 calendar plan for Physical Geography BSc Major.

Year 13 listed

Add six Faculty of Arts credits to the core.

UM Academic Calendar · Physical Geography BSc Major
Years 1–312 listed

Choose 21 credits from the listed supporting-science courses.

UM Academic Calendar · Physical Geography BSc Major
Year 26 listed

Core work in cartography, atmospheric science, hydrology, climate, geomorphology and environmental research.

UM Academic Calendar · Physical Geography BSc Major
Years 3–43 listed

Add 30 credits in an approved stream and 27 elective credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Physical Geography BSc Major
Elective choices
  • Complete 30 credits in an approved stream.
  • Complete 21 credits from the supporting-science list.
Study locations

Careers

Career examples

  • Hydrologist
  • Meteorologist
  • GIS technician
Scope and qualifications

Role examples in the university’s Physical Geography career guide.

Costs

Environment, Earth and Resources

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Per credit hour · CAD · CAD

Canadian or permanent resident example · Choose your category

Tuition per credit hour$187.65
Books and suppliesNot verified
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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