Bachelor of Physical Geography at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Physical Geography at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Physical Geography at The University of Montana

    Study Physical Geography at The University of Montana, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Physical Geography

    Study Physical Geography at the University of Montana

    Earn your bachelor's degree in geography at the University of Montana and discover opportunities for hands-on, field-based learning you won't find anywhere else on Earth.

    The physical geography concentration of the geography major at UM focuses on the landscapes, ecosystems and climate of our planet, offering unique opportunities to study mountain geography, one of our program's specializations.

    Focus areas include paleoenvironments, environmental change, glaciers, periglacial, geomorphology, environmental rehabilitation, environmental hazards and vulnerability, and water resources.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Physical Geography at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Physical Geography

    Career development in the physical geography concentration

    As a geography major, you'll have numerous opportunities to connect with potential job opportunities and develop your professional network – through internships, field experiences, student organizations and more. You'll also benefit from close faculty mentorship, in a program distinguished by a strong sense of community. When you graduate, you can look forward with confidence: 97% of W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation graduates are either employed or pursuing advanced study in their fields.

    Student organizations for geography majors

    Meet professionals in diverse fields of geography, build your network and make new friends. Here are a couple great opportunities to get you started:

    • Geography Club at the University of Montana

    Geography degree scholarships

    The W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation offers a number of scholarships to help with tuition. Majors in geography are also eligible for Franke Sustainability Fellowships, which fund study abroad and research experiences focused on sustainability. Explore scholarship opportunities for geography majors at UM.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Physical Geography at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Physical Geography at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Bachelor of Physical Geography at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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