If you are interested in studying the genes, physiology, and behaviour of humans and other primates through a biological lens, then this certificate program could be for you. Gain hands-on experience through a variety of exciting fieldwork options.
Biological Anthropology,Certificate
University Rank:#308
Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 881 / per unit
Next IntakeSeptember 8, 2026
Biological Anthropology,Certificate
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)
- Submit transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. Admission is calculated on senior level academic subjects.
Archaeology, Human Geography, Urban Worlds (BA)
- Must meet general requirements - no additional faculty/program course prerequisites
Environmental Science, Physical Geography (BSc)
- Senior level Math
- Two of senior level Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Geographic Information Science (GIS) (BSc)
- Senior level Math
- One of senior level Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Global Environmental Systems, Resource and Environmental Management (BEnv)
- Must meet general requirements - no additional faculty/program course prerequisites
English Program Requirements
English language requirement
English is the language of instruction at SFU. All applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, will be required to have demonstrated competence in the English language prior to admission. Competence is required in all four of the following skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.IELTS
Requirement type:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)
IELTS One Skill Retake results are not accepted.
Please note that SFU typically receives IELTS results in 2-3 weeks following your test date. Please ensure you leave adequate time for SFU to receive your results prior to your deadline.
Minimum score:
Overall 6.5 with no part less than 6.0
How to submit results:
For information on sending results from the British Council visit takeielts.britishcouncil.org
TOEFL
Requirement type:
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT)
In order to satisfy the requirement, scores must be achieved in a single test. TOEFL MyBest (super-scored) or TOEFL Essentials results will not be used. TOEFL iBT Home is accepted.
Minimum score:
Overall score 88 with no part less than 20
How to submit results:
Results must be sent from ETS-TOEFL. For more information visit www.ets.org/toefl
PTE
Requirement type:
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Minimum score:
Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing
How to submit results:
Results must be sent from MyPTE account. For more information visit www.pearsonpte.com/help-center/scoring
Duolingo
Requirement type:
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Only accepted from students in countries where no other English proficiency test is available.
Minimum score:
Overall score of 125
How to submit results:
Results must be submitted through your Duolingo account. Send results to Simon Fraser University, Undergrad englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
Career
Not sure where to start? Career Services can help you explore your options and create possibilities.
- Archaeologist (human remains specialist)
- Community/public health worker
- Coroner
- Epidemiology survey research assistant
- Forensic identification specialist
- Lab assistant/technician in medical/health sciences, physiology/anatomy, nutrition, or genetics
- Museum technician/curator/educator (human remains specialist)
- Zoological park/garden keeper/educator/conservationist/curator (primate specialist)
- May also lead to careers as medical imaging technician, physical therapist, health care specialist, biomedical engineer, medical scientist, doctor, dentist, nurse, higher-education instructor, or research scientist.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
881 / per unit
Biological Anthropology,Certificate
Simon Fraser University
Canada, Burnaby