Marine Biology

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 70

Campuses

Studley Campus - Halifax

Agricultural Campus - Truro

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 31,900 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Marine Biology

About

The sea's the limit

If youâ€™re passionate about the ocean, Dalhousie is where you want to be. Weâ€™re a national leader in marine biology education and research. Youâ€™ll learn in the classroom, lab and out in the field. You could find yourself on the water studying the behaviour of sperm whales, running your own underwater experiments, examining the diet of grey seals or assessing the diversity of marine birds.

If you thrive in a smaller campus environment, consider doing the first year in the Truro Start Program. This program gives you the opportunity to join a small cohort with dedicated resources and support to build a strong foundation in your chosen field before transitioning into your second and final years in Halifax.

Thereâ€™s no better place to learn about the ocean than right here in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Youâ€™ll venture out to the ocean, both on shore and on the water. Youâ€™ll observe examples of Atlantic Canadaâ€™s spectacular marine life. Youâ€™ll get first-hand experience in various research methods, like gathering live samples and collecting and assessing data. These are just a few of the advantages of studying marine biology at Dalhousie.

During your first two years, youâ€™ll take general biology courses and foundation-building science courses. In third and fourth year, youâ€™ll explore the ecology, diversity, physiology and other aspects of marine animals and plants in greater depth. Many marine biology students combine their studies with courses in chemistry or physics of the ocean, which are offered through the Department of Oceanography.

Sample courses:

Marine Mammalogy
Deep Sea Biology
Introduction to Aquaculture

Marine biology students are offered a co-op education option. Students who take advantage of the co-op option will be able to complete three work terms in industry, government or university laboratories, or ecotourism.

Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.

Disciplines

Faculty of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Career

Dalhousieâ€™s marine biology program qualifies you for technical positions in government fisheries laboratories, aquaculture farms and consulting firms. In the programâ€™s field schools or in honours research courses, youâ€™ll get plenty of hands-on opportunities to explore the ocean. Youâ€™ll be prepared for the exciting challenges of a diverse range of marine-related careers. You may find yourself employed as any of the following (further study may be required):

marine biologist
endangered species researcher
marine lawyer
aquatic technician
laboratory manager

Future study possibilities are abundant and may include graduate level programs in science, resource and environmental management or marine management.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 31,900

Application Fee

CAD 70

How to Apply

Step 1: Choose your program

Dalhousie offers a wide range of programs to build an educational experience that is tailored to you. You can apply for up to three programs. You'll only be assessed for your second and third choices if you're not admitted to your first choice.

If you’re applying to the Faculty of Agriculture, please note all programs are located at the Agricultural campus in Truro, N.S.

Please note: Some undergraduate programs require previous university experience (Dental Hygiene, Environmental Design Studies, Meteorology, Pharmacy and Social Work).

Step 2: Review the requirements

Once you’ve selected your program:

Review the general admission requirements.
Check if your program has additional requirements.
If you’re applying from outside of Canada, make sure you meet the international equivalency requirements for your country.
If English isn’t your first language, check the English language requirements.

Step 3: Complete an application for admission

Three years of secondary schooling is generally required to review for admission. For an initial assessment, first-semester or mid-year results (predicted where applicable) can be reviewed if your final year is still in progress.

To start the application process, create an admission login ID and pin on Dal Online. Select your application type (see below) and your desired admission term.

October 15	Applications open for admission the following September
March 1	For entrance scholarship consideration
April 1	International applicant deadline

Please note: some programs have specific application deadlines.

You can check your application status on Dal Online. For help throughout the application process, contact an advisor.

Step 4: Pay the application fee

To complete your application to undergraduate studies, you'll need to pay the $70 CAD application fee.

Please be advised that fee payments must be made online. Dalhousie is unable to receive in-person payments until further notice.

Step 5: Submit your required documents

Each applicant must submit an official transcript, however your program may require supplemental forms and documentation.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution. Canadian and US applicants can submit transcripts to admissions@dal.ca and international applicants can submit transcripts to international.admissions@dal.ca.

If you are mailing your transcripts, please note that there may be a delay in processing your application. As our staff are working remotely, we are only able to access the mail once per week.

Your transcripts must be in an original sealed envelope addressed to:

Registrar's Office, Dalhousie University
Henry Hicks Academic Admin Building, Room 130
6299 South Street
PO Box 15000, Halifax, N.S., B3H 4R2

Please note: If you send first-semester or mid-year transcripts, you must also submit final results when they are issued.

If you are an applicant with a MyCreds/MesCertif, My eQuals or Digitary CORE account you can share your digital documents with us by selecting the 2nd Share option “Send my documents to a Registered Organization” and then select "Dalhousie University-Undergraduate and Professional programs" in the Recipient field. Helpful videos are available on the MyCreds site.