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 Marine Biology
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SchoolThe University of British Columbia - Vancouver
LocationVancouver, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 47,400
Full-time Graduate: 11,368
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites NotesQualified students wishing to enter a biology honours specialization should contact the Biology Office. Students wishing to enter a biology honours specialization must have a 75% average in courses taken during the previous Winter Session and meet all other honours requirements. Students can apply for entrance to a biology honours specialization during the months of May, August, and January.

To apply for UBC Science Co-op, you must have a minimum average of around B- and be a full-time UBC (Vancouver) student in good academic standing. Please ensure that you have reviewed the programs page for all information related to your discipline before applying.

Cost
National: $5,507
International: $40,765
Scholarships
DescriptionMarine Biology is offered as an Honours option in the Biology program. The Biology program at UBC’s Vancouver campus is overseen by two Departments: Botany (in the academic field, one of the largest and strongest in North America), which focuses on plant science; and Zoology, another powerhouse department conducting research and teaching in developmental biology, comparative animal physiology, ecology, and evolution.

Some course work at a biological station is required as part of this option.
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