Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology (Saint John)

UNB Saint John is one of only a few university campuses in Canada offering a BSc. in marine biology. With professors internationally recognized in the field and its ideal location on the Saint John Kennebecasis River estuarine complex, the campus is well equipped to offer this program. The marine biology program is a general synopsis of the discipline with special emphasis on Canadian east coast waters. Marine biology students receive a broad, basic training that will allow them to qualify for a wide range of employment opportunities, both in Canada and abroad.

At work
Past graduates are employed in:

government departments
consulting companies
research companies
private enterprises
aquaculture industry
universities

Students must complete high school for admission to the University of New Brunswick. They must complete six specific high school courses, according to their program of choice. UNB takes the overall average of the high school grades achieved in these six courses to calculate the student’s "minimum admission average", which is used to determine admissibility.

Course requirements:

Senior English Literature

Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus

1 other academic maths

Senior Chemistry

1 of Senior Physics, Senior Biology or Senior Geology (Senior Physics is required for entry into Health Sciences)

1 elective from group 1 or 2

Minimum admission average: 75% (The average marks in Pre-Calculus Math, Chemistry and the best other Science course must be at least 75 %.)

The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.

International students require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60, or Pearson Vue Test 59.