Dalhousie University · Canada
Marine Biology
A four-year science degree in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Where
- Halifax, Nova ScotiaCanada
- Degree
- BSc or BA
- Length
- 4 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- No deadlineMost programs: where space is available; apply early · Entrance awards by 15 Feb · Housing by 15 May
- Admission
- SelectiveIB grades
- EU/EEA fee
- CAD 37,992 a year2026/27
More facts
- Degree
- BSc or BA
- Length
- 4 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
No deadlineMost programs: where space is available; apply early · Entrance awards by 15 Feb · Housing by 15 May
What it is
Study marine animals and plants from the shore and the water, with a Blue Planet course in year 2, marine ecology and mammalogy later, and a new on-campus marine biodiversity centre. Optional Science Co-op with three work terms.
What you need
- IB Diplomaat least 26 points
- Any IB English
- Any IB Maths
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at Dalhousie University
IB Diploma with at least 26 points including bonus points, plus your program's courses: English, and Maths, Chemistry, Physics or Biology at SL or HL. Maths AI SL is accepted for Maths.
How places are decided
- English, pre-calculus-level Maths and three more academic subjects, with a 75% minimum average; the minimum does not guarantee a place. 26 points is the Diploma floor.
Sources (2)
- Marine Biology at Dal — checked 2026-10-07
- IB applicants at Dal