Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

If youre passionate about the ocean Dalhousie is where you want to be. Were a national leader in marine biology education and research. Youll 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 of your degree on our Truro campus. After completing your first year you will move to the Halifax campus to complete the final three years of your degree.Theres no better place to learn about the ocean than right here in Halifax Nova Scotia. Youll venture out to the ocean both on shore and on the water. Youll observe examples of Atlantic Canadas spectacular marine life. Youll 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.

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)The minimum overall average required for your program of interest in five academic Grade 12 courses (see list below)A qualifying final grade in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subjectInternational Baccalaureate (IB) -Minimum 5Higher Level English Language A - literature Or Language A - language and literature Minimum 6Higher Level English B - minimum grade of 6 Minimum overall average 75Academic English 12Pre-calculus Math 12Three additional academic subjects