Bachelor of Physics and Earth Sciences Geophysics
- Victoria, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Earth Sciences (Geophysics) is a four-year, Full-time undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Physics and Earth Sciences (Geophysics)
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
Career outcomes
- Environmental geophysicist
- Exploration geophysicist
- Information technology and scientific computing specialist
- Seismologist
Curriculum
- Four-year Bachelor of Science in Physics and Earth Sciences (Geophysics) taught on campus
- With year-by-year requirements set in the UVic calendar (a major
- With an Honours route also listed). Required courses include Introductory Physics I
- Introductory Physics II
- Physics I
- Physics II and Introductory Electricity and Magnetism.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation (or transfer from a recognised post-secondary institution) with the required Grade 11/12 courses for the chosen programme and a competitive admission average; each faculty sets its own cut-off (Senate minimum 67%
- Higher for some faculties). English proficiency by test unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 20) or 4.5 on the new scale
- Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110)
- PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
- Cambridge 180 (no skill below 170)
Documents you’ll need
- School transcripts
- Academic grades
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Program-specific documents
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission requirements and the deadline. Apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay the application fee (184 CAD if any transcript is from outside Canada). Create your UVic NetLink ID and follow your application checklist. Submit grades and transcripts and have English test scores sent directly by the test organisation. Accept the offer by paying the acceptance deposit by the date in the offer email. It is credited toward tuition. Send official final transcripts to confirm admission. Register for courses.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,112 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $184 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Victoria Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The University of Victoria International Entrance Scholarship supports academically outstanding eligible international students entering the first year of undergraduate study. The listed scholarship value is at least 5000 CAD. Other undergraduate merit awards may also be available. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,112 CAD per year. The application fee is $184 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $25,080 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 20) or 4.5 on the new scale, Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110), PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60), Cambridge 180 (no skill below 170).