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Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours)

Trent University - Peterborough · Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada ★ 4.6 #1501 world
✓ PGWP eligible ✓ Co-op / internship ✓ No interview ✓ Loan friendly
Level
4-Year Bachelor Degree
CIP code
26.1307
Duration
4 year bachelor degree including 8 months of place
Open intake
Off-shoreSep 2027
Field
Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days

Program overview

A four year honours degree in conservation science with eight months of placement, covering population ecology, biodiversity assessment, habitat management, conservation genetics and field method.

Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) asks 75 percent and carries eight months of placement, which is the longest structured field experience of any science degree here.

Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) is taught on the Symons campus at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and Trent is a public university and a designated learning institution. Because Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement, so completing Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours), and the university issues it with the letter of acceptance.

The academic bar for Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) is Grade 12 or Class 12 with 75 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) is recorded at CAD 35,000 a year with a CAD 92.25 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours). Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) lists five entry windows, in September and January to 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$35,000₹21,35,000
Living cost (est.)C$22,865
Application feeC$92
Total / yearC$57,865₹35,29,765/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
75%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 86 overall with at least 20 in writing and no minimum on the other sections; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component minimum; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
  • Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 92.25 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Work permit: Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (Honours) is a degree at a public university, so it is exempt from the field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Ontario attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
59 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
86 iBT
R 1L 1W 20S 1
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Conservation Scientist: agencies and research organisations
  • Wildlife Biologist: survey and management programmes
  • Ecological Consultant: impact assessment firms
  • Protected Areas Officer: parks and reserves
  • Species at Risk Specialist: regulatory and non profit roles
  • Graduate Study: conservation biology research

Reality check: eight months of placement is a genuine advantage in a field where employers hire almost entirely on field experience rather than on marks.

About Trent University - Peterborough

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.6
World rank
#1501
Established
1964
Reference No.
O19395164223

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