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Bachelor of Environmental Biology
- Saint John, 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 English plus program-specific subjects (mathematics
- sciences
- electives by group)
- accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels
- IB Diploma
- AP
- SAT/ACT and national certificates. Entry averages are program-specific (for example IGCSE/A-level C or higher for Arts
- B or higher for Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering and Science). Transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP report.
Accepted academic background
Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (Mathematics, sciences, electives by group); accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels, IB Diploma (3 HL subjects), AP, SAT/ACT and national certificates; transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP course-by-course report for studies outside Canada/US; applicants over 21 add a resume
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements for your program and the application deadline (March 31 for most undergraduate programs). Create a UNB application account
- apply online and pay the 125 CAD non-refundable fee. Mail official or notarized transcripts
- any SAT/ACT or A-level results
- English test scores unless exempt and
- for post-secondary study outside Canada or the US
- a WES ICAP course-by-course report. Check application status in your account.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,366 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $45,814 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Saint John |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Faculty of Faculty of Science, Applied Science and Engineering |
| Department | Department of Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,366 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $45,814 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.

