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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

It looks like the University no longer offers this program.

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

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  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    75 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline

Overview

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

This Major is not offered currently.

NB Saint John is one of only a few university campuses in Canada offering a BSc. in marine biology.

Still waters

The campus is well-equipped to offer this program with professors internationally recognized in the field, and its ideal location is on the St. John-Kennebecasis River estuarine complex.

The marine biology program is a general synopsis of the discipline, particularly on Canadian east coast waters. 

Marine biology students at UNB Saint John receive comprehensive, essential training that will allow them to qualify for a wide range of employment opportunities in Canada and abroad.

At work

Past graduates are employed in the:

  • government departments
  • consulting companies
  • research companies
  • private enterprises
  • aquaculture industry
  • universities

Students with good records from UNB or elsewhere may pursue postgraduate research and training in marine biology at either the MSc. or Ph.D. level in Saint John.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$10,912

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,572
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,912
Tuition 1 person $0

Hourly wage

Min wage

14.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Official or notarized transcripts/grades
  • Certified translation of the official transcript if it's not in English
  • English language proficiency test
  • A resume of your education and work experience (if you are over the age of 21)
  • Passport or visa documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
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writing
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TOEFL

85
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writing
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PTE

59
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writing
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Cambridge

176
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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 115

International students who do not have an English test score or still need to improve their English skills may be accepted into an undergraduate program on the condition that they will complete full-time English Language Training at UNB before starting their undergraduate degree.

Ideal candidates

  • International students who have been accepted to undergraduate or graduate programs at UNB Saint John — or who plan to apply — but who need to improve their English as a condition of their acceptance

Here are the test score requirements for each level of the EAP program:

  • Level 2 (Beginner I): CAEL 10+ | IELTS 2.0 - 3.0
  • Level 3 (Beginner II): CAEL 20 | IELTS 3.5 - 4.0 
  • Level 4 (Intermediate I): CAEL 30 | IELTS 4.5 - 5.0
  • Level 5 (Intermediate II): CAEL 40 | IELTS 5.5

Academic background and requirement

  • Course requirements:
    • Senior English Literature
    • Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus
    • Senior Chemistry
    • 1 of Senior Physics, Senior Biology or Senior Geology (Senior Physics is required for entry into Health Sciences)
    • 1 elective from group 1 or 2

Group 1: Senior Secondary Additional or Advanced Math, Biology, Chemistry, Computer / Information Technology, French, Geography, History, Geology, Law, Political Science, Science, Physics, Sociology, Environmental Studies.

Group 2: Senior Secondary Accounting, Business Studies, Marketing.

 

China: 

Senior Middle Two and Three results, as well as a graduation certificate. 

Students may also be asked to report scores from the National College Entrance Examination grades of 70% or above.

India: 

Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or All India Senior School Certificate grades 60% or higher OR General Certificate of Education (GCE).

Iran: 

Official copies of High School and Pre-university transcripts. The minimum required grade for entrance is 14.

Career opportunities

  • Microbiologist
  • Marine biologist
  • Natural resource technician
  • Environmental planner
  • Environmental consultant
  • Biologist
  • Horticulturist
  • Research technician

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