Overview
The Evolutionary Biology (MSc, PhD) program at Dalhousie University provides advanced training in evolutionary processes, genetic diversity, and ecological adaptations. Objectives include developing research skills to investigate evolutionary mechanisms through fieldwork, lab experiments, and computational modeling. Unique features encompass interdisciplinary approaches integrating molecular biology, ecology, and paleontology, with emphasis on marine and terrestrial systems due to the university's coastal location.
Career Prospects
Graduates pursue roles in academia, research institutions, conservation organizations, and biotechnology firms. Opportunities include advancing scientific knowledge, policy advising on biodiversity, and contributing to environmental management.
Key Faculty/Staff
- Department includes experts in evolutionary genetics, speciation, and macroevolution.
Unique Facilities or Partnerships
Access to the Aquatron Laboratory for aquatic research, partnerships with the Ocean Frontier Institute, and field stations in Nova Scotia support hands-on evolutionary studies.
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