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Bachelor of Environmental Biology
- Regina, 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): 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 required Grade 12 courses and a faculty-specific admission average (about 70% for most faculties
- higher for Computer Science and Engineering)
- English proficiency by IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE 59 or Duolingo 120. Source: International Undergraduate Admission and faculty guides
- Grade/entry criteria: 70% admission average for most faculties (80% Computer Science
- Engineering 70%-89.99% general entry
- 90% major of choice
- Education 65%
- Media
- Art and Performance 65%
- Nursing 70% per prerequisite course).
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with Grade 12 (or equivalent) Language Arts and approved academic subjects (faculty-specific, e.g. Math for Business/Engineering/Science); IB Diploma 24+ points; transfer students from accredited post-secondary institutions with official transcripts; AP/IB/GCE accepted
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 180
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,077 - $35,334 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Regina |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | International Entrance Scholarship: new international undergraduate degree applicants with an admission average of at least 83% are automatically considered for a CAD 5,000 tuition credit from Fall 2026 onward. Eligibility and award conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,077 - $35,334 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $14,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 120, Cambridge 180.