St. John's,
NL,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Marine Biology in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|
St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,630
(c. USD15,513.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Marine biology explores ocean life, examining how marine species behave and interact with their surroundings. The marine biology program offers hands-on learning experiences through laboratory work, field excursions, and project-based classes. Students can dive into practical studies at our Bonne Bay Marine Station or pursue independent research projects at the Ocean Sciences Centre.
This joint major in Marine Biology is co-managed by the Department of Ocean Sciences and the Department of Biology. The curriculum includes foundational courses in oceanography and biology, supplemented by diverse science electives.
Annually, we host engaging field courses at the Bonne Bay Aquarium and Research Station, situated in Gros Morne National Park along the province's western coast. This top-tier facility supports marine ecology research and education, featuring labs, vessels, a resource center, aquarium, multimedia theater, and on-site housing.
Career paths
Graduates with a bachelor's degree in marine biology can pursue various professions such as:
marine biologist
biological oceanographer
marine educator
fisheries officer
research field technician
aquaculture specialist
Duration: Four years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants shall have completed the requirements for a recognized high school diploma or equivalent.
English Language Requirements:
Duolingo English Test (DET) - A minimum score of 115.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least a band 6 in reading and writing. General training results are not acceptable.
TOEFL - For admission to winter (Jan) 2025 and later: A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing; For admission to fall (Sept) 2024 and earlier: A minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing, and not less than 17 in listening and speaking.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: For admission to winter (Jan) 2025 and later: A minimum overall score of 60; For admission to fall (Sept) 2024 and earlier: Minimum band scores between 50 and 60 in each of the four skills tested (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with at least two band scores of 60.
PTE Academic: A minimum score of 58 (fall (Sept) 2024); A minimum overall score of 60 ((Jan) 2025 and later).
Cambridge Assessment English: A minimum score of 176 in C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
Michigan English Test (MET) - A minimum score of 59 is required on the MELAB.
Application Deadline:
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by:
March 1 for fall admission
Oct. 1 for winter admission
Feb. 1 for spring admission
Tuition
CAD
21,630