Ocean Sciences (BSc)(BA)

Studley, Halifax, Canada

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

31,900 CADTuition Fee/year

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, Dalhousie has a global reputation for excellence in ocean education and research. When you study ocean sciences at Dalhousie, you’ll combine knowledge in the biological, chemical, geological and physical processes that make up ocean ecosystems.

There’s no better place to learn about the ocean than on the edge of the Atlantic at Dalhousie University. The Ocean Sciences degree is designed to prepare you to tackle some of society’s most exciting ocean opportunities and pressing environmental challenges.

During your first year you’ll take introductory, foundation-building science courses. In your upper years, you'll gain a broad perspective on the role of ocean sciences in policy, law, and other topics. You’ll also get first-hand experience in many of the exciting technological innovations that are transforming our ability to observe the ocean.

You'll get your feet wet in the lab and field, use world-class research facilities, such as the Aquatron, and take part in field courses at sea, such as the Introduction to Field Oceanography course.

Sample courses:

The Blue Planet
Marine Management I and II
Geochemistry of Aquatic Environments

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

You'll get your feet wet in the lab and field, use world-class research facilities, such as the Aquatron, and take part in field courses at sea, such as the Introduction to Field Oceanography course.

Sample courses:

The Blue Planet
Marine Management I and II
Geochemistry of Aquatic Environments

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

90+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

IELTS

6.5+

International Baccalaureate

26+

PTE Academic

61+

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

9,750 CAD

International

Starts from

31,900 CAD

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Studley, Halifax, Canada

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

31,900 CADTuition Fee/year

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