Overview

Key features

During the Conservation Biology major at the University of Alberta, you’ll study everything from endangered species to land restoration and will learn how to manage natural ecosystems, including parks and protected areas. You’ll become an environmental problem solver, developing an understanding of ecological integrity, biodiversity preservation and conserving rare species and environments.

Students pursue specialized training in these areas, while having the freedom to select courses according to their personal interests. For example, students may focus on a particular type of ecosystem (e.g., forests, wetlands, rangelands) or particular types of living things (e.g., rare plants, fungi, fishes, insects, or other wildlife), while some pursue interests in working with environmental stakeholders like Indigenous groups.

Potential Careers:

Conservation Biologist
Ecologist
Entomologist
Environmental Consultant
Fisheries Biologist
Land Use Advisor

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Philosophy of Hunting

Biology, Society, and Values

Humans and Animals

Environmental Ethics

Environment, Science, Culture, and Values

Restoration Ecology

Parks, Ecology, and Society

Conservation and Management of Endangered Species

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation View 21 other Bachelors in Biodiversity & Conservation in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

You must meet the minimum requirements in all subjects, even after receiving an admission offer, in order to remain admissible. (See your admission offer letter for more details.)

Tuition Fee

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International

33968 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33968 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7012 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7012 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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