Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Interested in customizing geographic technology? Combine geography and computer science in the field of geomatics. Study GPS, satellite imagery, remotely sensed data, GIS and visualization tools. Learn how to collect, process, analyze and display data and use maps to improve our world.
Areas of focus
- Geographic information technology
- Geomatics
Careers
- Cartographer
- Emergency planner
- Environmental assessment coordinator
- Environmental monitor
- Forestry technician
- Geographic information systems technologist
- Geotechnical engineer
- Geographic information system specialist
- Land surveyor
- Marine conservationist
- Meteorologist
- Mining researcher
- Parks policy analyst
- Sustainability or environmental consultant
- Urban or regional planner
Admission
Apply to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Select Social Sciences: Major Undeclared when you submit your application. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.
Program details
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English Language proficiency
Transfer credit
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Faculties & departments
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Geography
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Social Sciences
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