BS Geography Guide Highlights
BS Geography
Geography is derived from two Geo and Graphos. Geo means earth and graphos means measurement. Geography is basically the branch of science deals with the relationship between earth and the environment. Geography is the study of earth, its surfaces, features, inhabitants and interaction with environments and other planets of solar system. Bachelor program for 4 years is also offered in geography. BS geography helps the students to study and investigate Earth. The students which score more than 50% marks in intermediate and equivalent can choose BS Geography as their career.
Specializations
Students which have completed BS Geography can also do specialization in the master degree of their interest. After BS Geography, master degree program is offered in development geography, economic geography, social and culture geography. Graduates of Geography can choose any program in which they want to specialize.
Duration/ Credit Hours
BS Geography is four years bachelor program with 136 credit hours. There are total 8 semesters of BS Geography.
Affiliations and Accreditations
In Pakistan, HEC approved institutions which are offering BS Geography, are given below:
- Government College Women University, Faisalabad
- Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore
- University of Gujrat, Gujrat
- University of the Punjab, Lahore
Career and Scope
BS Geography is a field of science which great scope and it provides many career opportunities to the students. Students have career opportunities mentioned below:
- Geographer
- Map making jobs
- Emergency response coordinator
- Real estate advisor
- Environmental advisor
- Information scientist
- Community developer
- Research writer
- Demographer
Courses and Syllabus
The courses which are included in BS Geography syllabus are:
- Introduction to physical geography
- Introduction to computer
- Pak study
- Introduction to human geography
- Map reading and Lab work
- Islamiat
- Introduction to cartography
- Regional concepts
- Geographic thought
- Geomorphology
- Economic geography
- Environmental geography
- Geography of Pakistan
Why choose this degree?
The selection of any degree program depends upon one’s interest or the scope of that degree. BS Geography is an interesting degree which has high demand. It helps the students to seek knowledge about the Earth and its practical application. You will be able to study about the features of the land on which life exist. Students choose this degree for their career due to its scope and demand all over the world and its job area.
Related Courses
There are some related courses of BS Geography. Some of them are given:
- Human geography
- Physical geography
- Environment geography
Above these courses are somewhere related to BS Geography.
Further Options
- MSc in Cultural Geography
- Master of Science in Urban and Economic Geography
- Master of Science in Geography
- MS Geography
Study Abroad
Students also have study abroad options for BS Geography. Foreign Universities which offer admission in BS Geography are following:
- Geography in UK
- Geography in Canada
- Geography in Ireland
- Geography in New Zealand
- Geography in Belguim
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What is BS Geography?
Ans: BS Geography is a 4 year undergraduate degree course that majors on physical geography, human geography, environmental studies, GIS, and mapping techniques.
Q2: How can one be eligible to do BS Geography in Pakistan?
Ans: The students should have successfully completed Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS/A-Level or equivalent) with at least 45 percent to 50 percent marks by a recognized board.
Q3: What Pakistani universities do they have BS Geography?
Ans: The best universities are University of Karachi, Punjab University, University of Peshawar and Government College University Lahore.
Q4: What is the charge in BS Geography in Pakistan?
Ans: Public universities cost averagely PKR 30,000 to 70,000 per semester, whereas in the private universities, it can reach PKR 100,000-150,000 per semester.
Q5: Which are the career opportunities of BS Geography?
Ans: The graduates are capable of employment in areas of urban planning, environmental management, GIS and remote sensing, teaching, research and government development projects.