Overview

About this Degree

Students in this Biodiversity and Conservation Biology program at the University of Toronto take courses in their first and second years that provide foundations in ecology, evolutionary biology, biodiversity and conservation biology, environmental biology, mathematics, and statistics. In their upper years students will obtain in-depth knowledge about the diversity of living organisms and take advanced courses in ecology, evolution, and biodiversity and conservation biology, including a capstone course at the 400-level.

Students exposed to these subjects come to realize that the ecological and evolutionary underpinnings of life pose a constellation of engaging scientific problems that are both intellectually challenging and critical to humanity’s future. EEB graduates go on to successful careers in data science, research, medicine and healthcare, government ministries like MNR and DFO, environmental and conservation NGO’s and consulting firms, and many other industries. As members of one of the highest ranked EEB departments in the world and the largest EEB department in Canada, EEB students are uniquely positioned to enhance their scientific literacy as the future decision-makers and knowledge-creators in society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular and Cell Biology
Advanced Research Project in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Diversity of Birds
Research Project in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Global Issues in Aquatic Ecosystems
Diversity of Birds
General & Human Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to present a senior level/Grade 12 English course for admission consideration

An International Baccalaureate Diploma, including English HL or SL is required for admission

English is the language of instruction and examination at U of T, and success in our degree programs requires a high level of English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

61720 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61720 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6910 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6910 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

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