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In Biochemistry andÌýMolecular Biology you will examine life at its most fundamental level - the chemical reactions and molecular structures that are the basis of all life. You will learn about molecular genetics, proteins, and enzymes, and will cover topics including genome evolution, metabolism, and cellular communication.

Please note, undergraduate students have the option to complete the first year of their BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology on either the Halifax or Truro campus.

Degrees Offered:

• BSc Biochemistry andÌýMolecular BiologyÌý
• MSc and PhD (offered through Dal’s Medical School)

Biology is the study of the entire hierarchy of life, from molecules, cells, and organs to organisms, populations and ecosystems. It’s the study of Earth’s biodiversity and how to conserve it. It’s the study of genes and how they’re inherited from one generation to another, and how evolution has shaped the morphology and behaviour of creatures that live on earth.

Please note, undergraduate students have the optionÌýto complete the first year of their BSc in Biology or Marine Biology on either the Halifax or Truro campus.

Degrees Offered:

• BSc or BA Biology
• BSc or BA Marine Biology
• MSc Biology
• PhD Biology

Every type of matter - from atoms and molecules to rocks and living organisms - is composed of chemicals. In Chemistry, you will study the composition of the matter all around us (and within us), and how one type of matter can be transformed into another type.

Degrees Offered:

• BSc or BA Chemistry
• MSc Chemistry
• PhD Chemistry

The Earth is our home - the only planet we’ve got. It is the source of the valuable resources we all depend on.Ìý We’ll help you analyze complex issues and develop practical solutions that consider the impacts on the earth, the environment, society and our economy.

Degrees Offered:

• BSc or BA Earth Sciences
• BSc or BA Environmental Sciences
• MSc Earth Sciences
• PhD Earth Sciences

Economics is fundamental for understanding society’s current challenges.Ìý What are the economic causes and consequences of climate change? What determines the well-being of nations? Economists examine how to utilize the world’s limited resources to serve society best, while employing scientific methods to measure and analyze the behavior of people.

Please note, undergraduate students have the optionÌýto complete the first year of their BSc in Economics on either the Halifax or Truro campus.

Degrees Offered:

• BSc or BA Economics
• MA Economics
• Master of Development Economics
• PhD Economics

Marine Affairs provides an interdisciplinary learning environment to advance the sustainable use of the world’s diverse coastal and ocean environments. You'll learn from experts and with them on projects about arctic environmental knowledge, integrated coastal zones, marine law and policy, and more.

Degrees Offered:

• Master of Marine Management (MMM)
• PhD Marine Affairs

Mathematics teaches you how to think logically and trains you in problem solving, and central to many theoretical and practical advances in the life sciences.ÌýStatistics is the study of the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.Ìý

Degrees Offered:

• BSc in Actuarial Science
• Diploma in Actuarial Science
• BSc or BA in Mathematics
• MSc in Mathematics
• PhD in Mathematics
• BSc or BA in Statistics
• MSc in Statistics
• PhD in Statistics

Medical Sciences introduces students to some of main the areas of medicine, including anatomy, neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, pathology, and epidemiology. In addition, you can choose from a wide variety of health-related courses from across campus.

Introduced in fall 2022, the Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions (IPMP) cohort initiative acceptsÌý10 Mi’kmaq and 10 African Nova Scotian studentsÌýin addition to the Medical Sciences Program's current enrolment. Each cohort will have a wrap-around support framework that will be overseen by Cohort Advisors, who themselves are representative of our target communities. Learn more about IPMP and eligibility requirements.

Degrees Offered:

• BSc (Medical Sciences), BSc

Atmospheric Science is the study of the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere and how these conditions affect human activity and the earth. Physics answers questions like how does the world work? What are the rules that govern how things happen? These are the questions that intrigue the physicists who try to explain it all.

Our Atmospheric Science program is ranked second in Canada (tied), with a global ranking of 76-100. Ìý

Degrees Offered:

• BSc or BA in Physics
• Diploma in Meteorology
• MSc in Physics and Atmospheric Science
• MSc in Medical Physics
• PhD in Physics and Atmospheric Science
• PhD in Medical Physics

At their core, psychology and neuroscience both study the brain and behaviour. Psychology focuses more on understanding behaviour at the level of the whole person, while Neuroscience focuses more on understanding the link between behaviour and brain structure.Ìý You will be introduced to the core areas of neuroscience and psychology and can select from a wide variety of courses that will further develop the understanding of core concepts.

Please note, undergraduate students have the optionÌýto complete the first year of their BSc in Psychology or Neuroscience on either the Halifax or Truro campus.

Degrees Offered:

• BSc or BA in PsychologyÌý
• BSc or BA in NeuroscienceÌý
• MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience: Experimental Stream or Neuroscience Stream
• PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience: Experimental Stream or Neuroscience Stream
• PhD in Clinical Psychology

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