Engineering
BA Earth Science
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
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- Entry term: fall. First-year and transfer applicants apply for fall 2027 through the UC Application.
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography will provide you with rigorous training in environmental and Earth system sciences, supported by a foundation in basic biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and statistics.
Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Department of Geography | Study mode: full-time | Location: Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Major requirements are organised as Preparation For The Major: GEOG 3, GEOG 4, GEOG 5, MATH 3A, MATH 2A, MATH 3B, MATH 2B, MATH 4A, PSTAT 5A, PSTAT 5LS, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C, CHEM 2BL; Upper-Division Major: GEOG 172, PSTAT 120A, PSTATW 120A, EEMB 146, EARTH 134, GEOG 102, GEOG 104, GEOG 110, GEOG 112, GEOG 114A, GEOG 131, GEOG 134, GEOG 167, GEOG 114B. MAJOR REGULATIONS PREREQUISITES Check the General Catalog for the prerequisites to all listed courses. Emphases offered: Ocean Science.
Graduate and professional pathways include Research; Earth System Science; Meteorology; Environmental Sciences. Top employers include NOAA, Esri, Dept of Fish & Game.
Admission to UCSB is to the university and a college (College of Letters and Science, College of Engineering, College of Creative Studies), not to the individual major; applicants must meet the University of California subject requirements for first-year or transfer applicants and apply through the UC Application. Selective-major and second-choice-major rules are described by UCSB Undergraduate Admissions.
Entry term: fall. First-year and transfer applicants apply for fall 2027 through the UC Application.
First-year and transfer applications for fall 2027: UC Application filing period October 1 - November 30, 2026 (opens August 1). Application fee: $80 per campus for U.S. residents, $95 per campus for international students. Transfer applicants also submit the UCSB TAG Application September 1-30. First-year decisions mid-March; transfer decisions mid-April; Statement of Intent to Register May 1 (first-year) and June 1 (transfer).
SAT and ACT scores are not used in admission selection or scholarships; submission is optional and may be used for course placement. Students applying to College of Creative Studies majors submit a supplemental application; Dance and Music B.M. applicants complete an audition.
Graduate applicants apply through the UCSB online graduate application; the deadline is set by each department. Application fee: $135 for US citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all others, payable by credit card, check or money order. GRE required only by some programmes.
Apply through the official page: https://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
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