Undergraduate
Biology (BSc or BA) or Marine Biology (BSc or BA)
Dalhousie’s Department of Biology is pleased to offer the widest range of courses in Atlantic Canada, and a number of high quality biology and marine biology programs.
Double major and combined honours programs are available for students who wish to specialize in two subject areas. Students also have the option of doing any of the four-year degrees as a co-op program, and earning one or more certificates if certain courses are taken as part of the program.
Degrees in Biology
| Degree | Credit Hours | Approx. years | View Academic Calendar | Checklists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor in Biology | 18 | - | Acad. Calendar | - |
| BSc 90-hour Minor in Biology | 90 | 3 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BA 90-hour Minor in Biology | 90 | 3 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BSc Major in Biology | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BA Major in Biology | 120 | 4 |
Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BSc Double Major in Biology and another subject | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BA Double Major in Biology and another subject | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BSc or BA Concentrated Honours in Biology | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BSc or BA Combined Honours in Biology | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| Integrated Science Program | - | - | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| Co-op Program | - | - | - | - |
Degrees in Marine Biology
| Degree | Credit Hours | Approx. years | View Academic Calendar | Checklists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor in Marine Biology | 18 | - | Acad. Calendar | - |
| BSc Major in Marine Biology | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BA Major in Marine Biology | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BSc Double Major in Marine Biology and another subject | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BA Double Major in Marine Biology and another subject | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BSc or BA Concentrated Honours in Marine Biology | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
| BSc or BA Combined Honours in Marine Biology | 120 | 4 | Acad. Calendar | Checklist |
Other Degrees Options
| Degree | Credit Hours | Approx. years | View Academic Calendar | Checklists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Science Program | - | - | Acad. Calendar | Checklist pre-2019 |
| Checklist 2019- |
Flexibility and choice
The four-year major and Honours biology programs are popular among students who are interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, and the health professions such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing.
There are also vigorous MSc and PhD programs. The presence of these graduate students greatly enlivens the intellectual atmosphere of the department.