Overview

Course offerings provide students with a foundation in plant, animal and microbial ecology and evolution, studying at the level of individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems, and at a variety of spatial and temporal scales.

What are my career options with this degree?

The Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology program at the University of Alberta prepares you to get a job you'll love. Graduates of this program have been consistently in high demand and have found careers with some of the following fields and employers:

Corporate Biology (greenification of industry)
Bioinformatics
Eco-tourism
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Impact Assessments
Environmental Interpretation/Communication
Environmental Law
Environmental Law Enforcement
Forensic Biology
Environmental Policy
Further Education
Landscape Planning
Managing Wildlife Populations and Conservation
Pest and Disease Management
Program Development
Protected Areas Management
Research
Scientific Illustration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diversity and Evolution of Microbial Life
Marine Science
Special Topics in Biology
Plant Biology
Biology of the Fungi
Biology of Bryophytes
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Field Botany
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function of Algae
Paleobotany

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 Ecology Environmental Sciences View 184 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences 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

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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 based on your complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: your grades, your English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.
Depending on what type of student you are, your transcripts may be sent to the university automatically, or you may need to arrange to have them sent.

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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Available Scholarships

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