Ocean Sciences (BSc)(BA) 48 months Undergraduate Program By Dalhousie University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

31,900 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

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

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

Admission Requirements

90+
180+
6.5+
26+
61+

4 Years
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,750 CAD
International
31,900 CAD

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