Science Dalhousie University

Overview

As a Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Science student, you will come across opportunities to be a part of emerging research projects, gain practical skills and experience for a career in science, communicate science to different audiences, educate the next generation of scientists, and make a difference in society.

You can choose to declare a major – Dalhousie has 12, from biology to economics to ocean sciences – or graduate with a general science degree.

Programme options

Dalhousie's Science programme offers a host of opportunities for you to explore interests and customize your degree. If you prefer smaller class sizes, some of our programmes have the option of completing your first year on the Truro Campus. Whether you decide to enroll in Dalhousie's Integrated Science Programme (DISP), get an honours degree, or pursue a combination of disciplines, our team of advisors will help you tailor your degree to fit you perfectly.

From summer research awards, internships, working as a teaching assistant, or getting involved with SuperNOVA summer camps, there are many ways to gain hands-on experience during your degree. Many programmes offer a co-op option that gives you real-world, paid experience in your field while making the connections you need to kick-start your career. Science co-op students apply the latest theories to fields including biotechnology, conservation, agriculture, medicine, meteorology, and economics, and many more.

The following Bachelor of Science programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Science. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

• Bachelor of Science

• Bachelor of Science, with Honours

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, with Major

• BSc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• BSc or BA Biology

• BSc or BA Marine Biology

• BSc or BA Chemistry

• BSc or BA Earth Sciences

• BSc or BA Environmental Sciences

• BSc or BA Economics

• BSc in Actuarial Science

• BSc or BA in Mathematics

• BSc (Medical Sciences)

• BSc in Microbiology and Immunology

• BSc or BA in Ocean Sciences

• BSc or BA in Physics

• BSc or BA in Psychology

• BSc or BA in Neuroscience

What you will learn

Enjoy many opportunities to shape your degree to suit your interests and goals. The university is the proud home to some of the best science programmes in Canada that cover an exciting variety of subjects in the sciences. The courses you take will depend on the major you choose. Whatever path you choose, you will learn from leaders in their field at one of the top research universities in Canada.

Careers

When you study at Dalhousie, you learn from professors conducting ground-breaking research who have industry experience and connections. You get opportunities to participate in hands-on learning that will prepare you for any science career, whether it’s in the lab, the classroom, the office, or on the ground in the community.

Possible careers include:

• Marine biologist

• Environmental scientist

• Chemist

• Educator