NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biology (Honours) in Wolfville Canada | Acadia University
Acadia University
|
Wolfville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,786
(c. USD15,625.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our program offers field-based courses where you can investigate diverse habitats and experience this region's distinctive qualities. Essential in-person labs provide hands-on learning opportunities, crucial for developing your skills as a biologist. You'll acquire research techniques and have chances to undertake independent projects.
Through collaborations like our partnership with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, the department maintains sites at Brier Island (Digby County) and Hemeons Head (Shelburne County). We also run the Richardson Field Station on Bon Portage Island (Shelburne County) and the Beaubassin Research Station (New Brunswick), offering both lodging and lab spaces for courses and research.
With an average class size of 20 students per instructor, Acadia's intimate learning environment fosters scientific growth while creating a welcoming atmosphere. You'll benefit from individualized guidance, practical research experiences, and an education focused on student needs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission from High School
When planning their secondary school programs, students should note that a number of courses taken in the first university year have secondary school prerequisites. Generally, students continuing university work in subjects available in secondary school are advised to have senior year secondary school standing in those subjects.
Only academic (university preparatory) high school courses are acceptable for admission.
All students must present a penultimate (NS Grade 11 or equivalent) high school year course in mathematics
Required courses:
- English 12
- Four additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced course
Admission from the International Baccalaureate Program
Students will be considered for admission using the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24. Students admitted to Acadia University with a score of 30 or higher on the IB Diploma will receive 30 credit hours (30h) of university credit.
Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the diploma will be considered based on their coursework. Acadia gives individual credit for IB courses completed at the higher level with grades of 5, 6, or 7.
Additional Grade 12 courses necessary for specific programs
- Mathematics 12 or Precalculus 12 or Calculus 12, and Chemistry 12 with a minimum 60% in Chemistry. Minimum overall average of 75%.
English Language Proficiency
TOEFL score is 80 (PBT 550) with a minimum score of 90 (PBT 580) with no subtest score below 20. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no subtest score below 6.0), a CAEL score of 70 (with no subtest score below 60), a PTE Academic score of 61 (no subtest score below 60), Cambridge English: Advanced with a total of 176 (no subtest score below 169), and MELAB with an overall score of 80.
Tuition
CAD
21,786