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The Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Program (CABE) is a cross-disciplinary graduate initiative concentrating on animal behavior and behavioral ecology. This program prepares students to conduct research that combines cognitive and behavioral science with ecological perspectives. It also examines the molecular, developmental, and evolutionary dimensions of cognition and behavior. Faculty advisors come from various departments including Biology, Ocean Sciences, Psychology, Medicine, and Grenfell Campus's Environmental Science Program, along with adjunct professors from organizations like the Canadian Wildlife Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Forestry and Wildlife Divisions, and Parks Canada.
MSc - The Master of Science curriculum includes coursework and a thesis, typically finished within two years of full-time enrollment.
Program Length (Full-time): MSc: 2 years
Location: St. John's
Application Cutoff: January 31 for Fall, Spring, or Winter semester entry
Applicants shall have completed Bachelor's degree (minimum second class) in an appropriate area of study.
The minimum English proficiency test scores are as follows:
TOEFL: An aggregate score of 80 (92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
IELTS Academic: An aggregate score of 6.5 (7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
Duolingo English Test: An aggregate score of 115 (125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.
MET: A score of 59%.
PTE Academic - Minimum scores of 58 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Application Deadline:
January 31 for admission to Fall, Spring or Winter