Geography: Physical Geography Emphasis
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    Geography: Physical Geography Emphasis

    University of Arizona
    University of Arizona
    United States of America
    United States of America, Tucson
    University Rank:#293
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 58,523 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Geography: Physical Geography Emphasis

    About

    Get to know the intricacies of our planet's physical environment to unlock solutions for many of the key challenges the world faces today. Geographers study Earth's features, but with a strong appreciation for the human-environment relations that shape and are shaped by the distributions of these features across the landscape. Physical geography takes a scientific approach to understanding Earth's physical environment. The Bachelor of Science in Geography with a Physical Geography emphasis provides rigorous training in Earth and environmental science, emphasizing quantitative and scientific approaches to studying the physical environment. Students are encouraged to pursue internships and have access to research opportunities at renowned facilities and organizations, including Biosphere 2, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research and the Water Resources Research Center.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of core principles of physical geography in climatology, biogeography, landscapes, and/or water resources
    • Exhibit ability to develop research questions, critically understand data sources & bias, integrate scholarly literature, & conduct research using primary and/or secondary source material
    • Demonstrate ability to create, refine, and interpret graphical data to compare/contrast spatial patterns & structures
    • Recognize the key factors influencing global and regional climate in the past, present, and future
    • Identify and utilize appropriate geography methods to provide a systematic framework for examining environmental and social problems and apprehend their roles, individual and collective
    • Demonstrate ability to engage in independent high-order critical thinking and synthesize, process, & present geographic concepts, methodologies, & applications in oral, written, & visual forms

    Disciplines

    College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The specific admission requirements relating to Jordan are as follows:

    Required Documentation: High School Transcripts

    Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 or B equivalent

    Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

    Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career

    • Academia
    • Nature conservation
    • Field research
    • Urban development
    • Consulting

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 85

    How to Apply

    • The online application takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
    • Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to check your application status online using the Future Wildcat portal.
    • At least once a week be sure to check the email account you used to apply for updates about your admission status, which may require you to take some action.
    • Once your application is complete, you’ll typically be notified of your admission decision within 2 weeks.
    • Admission decisions are announced by email; your admission packet will come in the mail later.
    • Be sure to check your email regularly after you’ve been admitted, so you can take the next steps for enrollment.

    Geography: Physical Geography Emphasis

    University of Arizona

    University of Arizona

    United States of America

    United States of America, Tucson

    Go to Official Website