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Bachelor of Environmental Biology
- Kingston, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Biology is a 3-year full-time doctoral research degree offered by the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and undertake an original research project in Environmental Biology. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Postdoctoral research positions
- Industry
- Governmental and non-governmental organisations
- Environmental agencies
Curriculum
- Research degree with no taught timetable: you carry out an independent project in Environmental Biology under academic supervision and report it in a thesis. Study lasts 3 to 4 years full time
- A supervisory board meets twice a year to review progress.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with programme prerequisites
- Competitive average varies by programme and curriculum (admission requirements are listed by country). Commerce
- Health Sciences and Nursing require a supplementary application
- Music requires an audition. English: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE 60
- Duolingo 120 or Cambridge 175.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (international curricula accepted by country/curriculum, Queen's admission-requirements tool by country), Programme prerequisites, Supplementary application for Commerce, Health Sciences, Nursing, Audition for Music.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- Duolingo PTE Academic 60
- PTE Academic Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 175
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Environmental Biology. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $44,910 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Department | Department of Natural Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Queen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $44,910 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $17,059 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, Duolingo PTE Academic 60, PTE Academic Duolingo 120, Cambridge 175.