Bachelor's in Marine Biology

Ontario Tech University: Ontario Tech University, located in Oshawa, Canada, is a modern and technology-focused institution. It offers innovative programs in fields such as engineering, business, health sciences, computer science, and more. With a dynamic learning environment, cutting-edge research facilities, and industry partnerships, Ontario Tech University equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Learn about marine ecosystems and organisms in this specialization, and immerse yourself in the marine environment during a semester abroad in Bermuda. Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Marine Biology through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using application code DMB. If you're interested in applying to the Marine Biology (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DBL. Marine Biology is a specialization within the Biological Science program. Within the marine biology specialization, students will learn about marine ecosystems and organisms, as well as have experiential learning opportunities in the marine environment via a semester abroad* at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS). *Differential fees as well as room and board will be set by and paid directly to BIOS. Program fees, housing and meals are approximately $20,000 USD. To learn more, visit the BIOS website. BIOS is a world-renowned institute with financial support from government, corporate, and private investors. Located in Bermuda, BIOS is near to the Sargasso Sea, one of the world’s most diverse open-ocean ecosystems, and also home to some of the world’s most northern coral reefs, allowing researchers from around the globe an opportunity to study corals. Their facilities and equipment include the research vessel (R/V) Atlantic Explorer, a U.S. flagged UNOLS ocean class vessel, operated by BIOS, that provides faculty and staff—as well as visiting scientists and students—with well-equipped floating labs to support numerous scientific endeavors in the ocean environment. Science and Management If you are interested in managerial and leadership roles, consider applying for the five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program in your upper years of study. Graduates gain a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including finance, accounting, operations, project management and marketing. There is a wealth of opportunities for science graduates in industry, government, and in areas of applied science. The combination of a science degree and business and management education will give an added advantage to graduates in establishing careers within these practical fields.