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Study at one of the best science universities in Canada

The Faculty of Science is Dalhousie University's largest faculty. With over 4,000 undergraduate students, 400 graduate students, 200 faculty members, and 31,000 alumni, by studying at Dal Science, you'll learn from world-renowned experts and connect with a global science community.

Unique research expertise

  • Leaders in research: Dalhousie is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, a collective of Canada’s most research-intensive universities. As a student in the Faculty of Science, you can get involved in research programs from day one.

  • Top notch facilities: Your undergraduate and graduate research projects will expose you to Dalhousie’s world-class laboratory research facilities.

  • Gain research experience: Elevate your undergraduate degree through experiential learning courses, an honours degree, independent research courses, and other opportunities.
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Located in Canada’s “best kept secret”

  • Life in Halifax: With a population of over 400,000 people, Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia and the educational, cultural and economic hub of Atlantic Canada.

  • Minutes to downtown: Dalhousie has three campuses in Halifax — all within walking distance to art galleries, museums, theatres, festivals, sporting events, lively pubs, quaint cafés and, of course, friendly Haligonians.

  • Steps to the Atlantic Ocean: The Faculty of Science is just 300 metres from the Atlantic — water sports are enjoyed through spring, summer and fall, with surfing being popular year-round.
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Academic opportunities

  • Integrated Science: First year students can enroll in the Integrated Science Program [DISP). This one-of-a-kind experience focuses on the application of concepts and skills across a wide range of scientific disciplines, culminating in a research project at the end of the first year.

  • First Year Interest Groups (FIGS): Each FIG is a small group of about 15 first-year students who have similar academic interests. FIGS are free, informal (no homework!), and fun.

  • Co-op: Available in 11 programs in the Faculty of Science through Work-Integrated Learning & Cooperative Education. Students alternate classwork with three to four paid work terms and graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Co-op).
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Go beyond your degree

  • Student life: The Dalhousie Science Society is by students, for students. They plan social events and provide resources and support to students throughout their degree.

  • Gain experience: From summer research awards, internships, working as a teaching assistant, or getting involved with SuperNOVA summer camps, there are many ways to gain hands-on experience during your degree.
  • Undergraduate research: Research is central to an undergraduate education in the sciences. In the Faculty of Science, we aim to provide you with the chance to experience and participate in research throughout your degree.  
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Science students looks towards the ocean while they attend a field trip at Conrad's Beach, Nova Scotia