Program Overview

Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University offers various programs, including the Marine Biology program under the Faculty of Science.

Marine Biology

The Marine Biology program is part of the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science.

Integrated Science Program (DISP)

The Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP) is an alternative way for serious students to complete their first year of an undergraduate degree in science.

Program Description

The DISP is a unique and challenging program that focuses on the application of concepts and skills across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Students develop a strong suite of transferable skills fundamental to science and related professions, including:

• Making careful observations and thinking critically
• Solving problems quantitatively and qualitatively
• Working effectively in teams
• Finding and evaluating information
• Communicating orally and in formal writing
• Using various computer technologies
• Planning and conducting research projects

Program Options

The Faculty of Science offers various program options, including:

• Major program
• Honours Program
• Co-op Program
• Certificates
• International Exchange Programs
• Research Opportunities & Experiential Learning
• Scholarships and Awards
• Dal Courses Abroad
• Courses

Degree Checklists

The university provides degree checklists for students to track their progress and ensure they meet the program requirements.