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Biology

Dalhousie University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree PhD / Doctorate
Delivery On-campus
Location Nova Scotia, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Dalhousie’s Department of Biology offers graduate level training that spans multiple levels of biological organization. The goal of the program is to provide you with training in core scientific skills, exposure to a broad array of research activities, and the confidence to pursue your individual research interests as they develop.

Key Program Features

  • Thesis option. Science

Career Opportunities

Your work in this PhD program prepares you for future study and work in the following fields: Marine ecology Fisheries population biology Regulatory genetics Gene probing in population ecology Cell and developmental biology Physiology of marine organisms Life history theory Behavioural ecology University professor/instructor Government scientist (e.g. Department of Fisheries and Oceans; Environment Canada; Parks Canada) Industry scientist (e.g. biotechnology, aquaculture, pharmaceuticals) Museum curator Conservation (e.g. World Wildlife Fund Canada; Bird Studies Canada) Consultant (independent or working for consultancy company) Admission requirements You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements Program-specific admissions process

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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About Dalhousie University

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Dalhousie University

Nova Scotia, Canada

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John,...

University Profile
  • Start Date September
  • Language English