Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics)
Why study Geomatics at UVic?
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.
Careers
- Cartographer
- Emergency planner
- Forestry technician
- Geographic information systems technologist
- Marine conservationist
- Meteorologist
- Mining researcher
- Sustainability or environmental consultant
Admission requirements
- Apply to the Geography program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
- You can declare a combined degree program as your major after one year of full-time study.
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Program resources
- Program planning for Social Sciences students
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Geography
- Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences