Overview
Biology at Acadia University — 4 years, Fall intakes.
Quick facts
Duration
4 years
Language
English
IELTS minimum
6.0
Minimum GPA
70.00
/ 100.00
Intakes
Fall
About this program
Study the Biology at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. This program blends foundational coursework with applied projects and work-integrated learning, preparing graduates for in-demand careers in sciences. International students benefit from dedicated support services, orientation and career guidance throughout their studies.
Admission requirements
Institution-wide requirements; this program may have additional prerequisites.
• At least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60h) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.
• Applicants to all MEd programs must have at least a B average (73-76%) in their final two years of full-time equivalent (60h) university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.
• GPA Admission Requirements for Specific International Countries
• Acadia’s minimum admission requirement is 2.67/4.0 GPA OR a 70% in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years.
• To be eligible for an Acadia Graduate Scholarship/Acadia Graduate Teaching Assistantship [Internal Scholarship], you must possess a GPA of 3.0/4.0 in each of the last two years of study.
• Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the Diploma will be considered based on their coursework.
• Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with minimum grade of 4 (scale of 2-6) or “Dobar”
• Secondary School Leaving Diploma with minimum 3/5 or “Dobar”
• Bachiller/Bachillerato or Diploma de Graduado Pre-Universitario with minimum 80%
• Secondary School Certificate with minimum 4/5
• WAEC Senior Secondary results with at least five grades (including English Language) of C5 or better
• Diploma dell' Esame di Stato conclusivo dei Corsi di Istruzione Secondaria Superiore with minimum grades of 7/10
• Diploma de Baccalaureat or Atestat de Studii Medii with minimum 7/10
• Senior High School diploma with minimum 85% or 2.24/5.00
• Thanawiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with minimum 70%
• An up-to-date resume outlining your work experience, volunteer activities, and educational background
• If you are reapplying after a period of academic dismissal, you also need to include a cover letter and letter of reference.
• Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the Diploma will be considered based on their coursework.
• An up-to-date resume outlining your work experience, volunteer activities, and educational background
• If you are reapplying after a period of academic dismissal, you also need to include a cover letter and letter of reference.
• Applicants to all MEd programs must have at least a B average (73-76%) in their final two years of full-time equivalent (60h) university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.
• GPA Admission Requirements for Specific International Countries
• Acadia’s minimum admission requirement is 2.67/4.0 GPA OR a 70% in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years.
• To be eligible for an Acadia Graduate Scholarship/Acadia Graduate Teaching Assistantship [Internal Scholarship], you must possess a GPA of 3.0/4.0 in each of the last two years of study.
• Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the Diploma will be considered based on their coursework.
• Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with minimum grade of 4 (scale of 2-6) or “Dobar”
• Secondary School Leaving Diploma with minimum 3/5 or “Dobar”
• Bachiller/Bachillerato or Diploma de Graduado Pre-Universitario with minimum 80%
• Secondary School Certificate with minimum 4/5
• WAEC Senior Secondary results with at least five grades (including English Language) of C5 or better
• Diploma dell' Esame di Stato conclusivo dei Corsi di Istruzione Secondaria Superiore with minimum grades of 7/10
• Diploma de Baccalaureat or Atestat de Studii Medii with minimum 7/10
• Senior High School diploma with minimum 85% or 2.24/5.00
• Thanawiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with minimum 70%
• An up-to-date resume outlining your work experience, volunteer activities, and educational background
• If you are reapplying after a period of academic dismissal, you also need to include a cover letter and letter of reference.
• Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the Diploma will be considered based on their coursework.
• An up-to-date resume outlining your work experience, volunteer activities, and educational background
• If you are reapplying after a period of academic dismissal, you also need to include a cover letter and letter of reference.
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