Overview

The Biology (BSc, MSc, PhD) program at Dalhousie University provides a comprehensive education in biological sciences, emphasizing research, fieldwork, and interdisciplinary approaches. Objectives include developing critical thinking, experimental skills, and knowledge of biodiversity, ecology, genetics, and physiology. Unique features include a strong focus on marine and aquatic biology due to the university's coastal location, hands-on research opportunities from undergraduate level, and flexible program structures allowing specialization in areas like microbiology, neuroscience, or conservation biology.

Career Prospects

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in research, healthcare, environmental management, and education. The program supports pathways to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary science, with strong employability supported by co-op options and industry connections.

Key Faculty/Staff

• Department led by experts in ecology, molecular biology, and evolutionary biology, including researchers affiliated with the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

• Aquatron Laboratory: A state-of-the-art facility for marine research with controlled aquatic environments.
• Dalhousie University Faculty Club and Research Stations: Access to field stations in Nova Scotia for ecological studies.
• Partnerships with the Ocean Frontier Institute and government agencies for collaborative research in ocean sciences and biodiversity conservation.