Marine Biology
Dalhousie’s University’s world-renowned Marine Biology program continues to make waves in a time when understanding our planet’s hydrosphere is critical. Superb facilities, ocean-wide research projects and field-based courses cultivate passionate and empowered students with a deep understanding of underwater ecosystems.
Student skills
- Underwater natural resource use
and management - Fisheries and aquaculture history
and sustainability - Ecology and evolution of aquatic life
- Population dynamics, conservation and ecosystem support
- Aquatic physics, chemistry and engineering
- Transferrable skills (e.g., community engagement, networking, collaboration/teamwork, etc.)
- Research methods, statistics
and ecology - Laboratory procedures and use of
advanced equipment - Sample gathering and live
specimen handling - Data collection and assessment
- Science Communication
Industries
- Marine and coastal conservation
- Government environment offices
- Eco-tourism
- Academic/Scientific Labs
- Youth science workshops
- Fisheries and oceans research
- Education
Past roles
- Research assistant
- Lab technician
- Field technician
- Animal care technician
- Conservation officer assistant
- Instrumentation assistant
- Youth science instructor
- Commentator
- Land stewardship assistant
Past employers
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Nova Scotia Nature Trust
- Environment Canada
- Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation
- Murphy’s Nature & Whale Watching
- SuperNOVA Science Workshops
Example of a work term schedule
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd year | Study | Study | Work term 1 |
| 3rd year | Study | Work term 2 | Study |
| 4th year | Work term 3 | Study | Break |
| 5th year | Study | Graduation |
Marine Biology co-op student work term schedules may vary from the example displayed above.
Coursework
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Please reach out to the Marine Biology Faculty Co-op Advisor to discuss recommended coursework.
Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $ 20.00 |
|---|
Department
Faculty of Science: Marine Biology website.