Environmental Biology
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    Environmental Biology

    University of Saskatchewan
    University of Saskatchewan
    Canada
    Canada, Saskatoon
    University Rank:#340
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 30,656 / Total
    Apply DateSeptember 1, 2022
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

    Environmental Biology

    About

    Environmental biologists examine ecosystems with a focus on how living organisms interact with their environment. This program is relevant for today’s society which is facing complex environmental issues such as conservation and environmental contamination.

    What you will learn

    You will study the basic science of environmental biology and ecological theory and learn about complex environmental issues facing our society. Areas of emphasis are biodiversity, conservation, ecological processes at the levels of genes to communities to landscapes, environmental contamination and other aspects of applied ecology.

    Disciplines

    Arts and Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Required high school classes

    • Senior Mathematics

    Students can be admitted into this college with a mathematics deficiency but are encouraged to consult the college upon admission to plan how to clear the deficiency.

    The high school classes required for admission are not always the same as the classes you will need to complete the degree program you choose.

    For example, high school chemistry is required to take first-year chemistry classes.

    View recommended and required subjects by program

    Required grade average

    Minimum admission average

    60%

    Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

    Learn how we calculate your admission average.

    If you do not think you will meet the minimum admission average, you may be considered for the University of Saskatchewan Transition Entrance Program (USTEP) or for special (mature) admission.

    Academic Requirements

    • gmat

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 6.5
    • IELTSMin 86

    English Program Requirements

    If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

    Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

    IELTS (Academic)

    International English Language Testing System

    Overall Band Score: 6.5

    With minimum individual scores of:

    • Reading: 6
    • Listening: 6
    • Speaking: 6
    • Writing: 6
    TOEFL (institutional TOEFL not accepted)

    Test of English as a Foreign Language

    Internet Based: 86

    With minimum individual scores of:

    • Reading: 19
    • Listening: 19
    • Speaking: 19
    • Writing: 19

    See detailed requirements and scores.

    Career

    Careers

    Some career opportunities include:

    • Hydrologist
    • Wildlife biologist
    • Wildlife conservation and management
    • Ecologist
    • Forester
    • Biological/agricultural technician
    • Conservation officer/biologist
    • Environmental technician/officer
    • Policy analyst

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,656 / total

    Environmental Biology

    University of Saskatchewan

    University of Saskatchewan

    Canada

    Canada, Saskatoon

    Go to Official Website