$11,324 /Yr
Co-op
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Marine Biology
- Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Marine Biology for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
- Dalhousie’s marine biology program qualifies students for technical positions in government fisheries laboratories, aquaculture farms, and consulting firms.
- In the program’s field schools or in honours research courses, students will get plenty of hands-on opportunities to explore the ocean.
- During the first two years, students will take general biology courses and foundation-building science courses.
- In the third and fourth years, students will 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.
- Students can also study some sample courses such as:
- Marine Mammalogy
- Deep-Sea Biology
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- In this program, students will learn from the classroom, lab, and out in the field.
- Students will get first-hand experience in various research methods, like gathering live samples and collecting and assessing data.
- 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 the industry, government or university laboratories, or ecotourism.
- Job opportunities after BA Marine Biology are Marine Biologist, Aquatic Technician, etc and the average salary goes up to 46,000 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $9974 | $9974 | $9974 | $9974 |
| Books and supply | $1350 | $1350 | $1350 | $1350 |
| Total Fees | $11324 | $11324 | $11324 | $11324 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed secondary school (Grade 12).
- Students have to get a minimum overall average of 70% in academic English 12 and four additional academic subjects in Grade 12.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.