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Unearth fascinating remnants of life from ancient eras and trace the development of species across geological ages.
Your coursework will center on examining fossilized remains of prehistoric life forms and their modern relatives. You'll develop skills to assess the placement and roles of fossilized flora and fauna, piecing together their evolutionary journeys. These ancestral connections are combined with environmental evidence to recreate how these ancient species lived. Your studies will encompass the diversity, physical characteristics, and origins of humans, plants, and animals.
Class size
Intimate class settings foster an optimal educational atmosphere that enhances engagement with instructors and fellow students.
Uniqueness
The University of Saskatchewan's Palaeobiology program stands alone in Canada, blending curriculum from Anthropology & Archaeology, Biology, and Geological Sciences to equip you for dynamic careers in this multidisciplinary domain.
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program, or who are undecided about which program they are interested in, are encouraged to take Foundations of Mathematics 30. Students interested in the Bachelor of Science program are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 30.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59