Study BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) - Science and Education - Biological Sciences at University of Alberta in Canada, Faculty of Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Taking Biological Sciences as a major or minor as part of a BSc/BEd combined degree allows you to study a diverse mix of science-based courses, giving you a broad background in biology and the life sciences and preparing you to teach at the junior high and high school level. Areas of study include Biology, Botany, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Entomology, Genetics, Immunology and infection, Marine Science, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Zoology. This combined program allows you to complete two degrees from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Education , a Bachelor of Science (with Specialization) and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) , in just five years, preparing you to become a high school or junior high teacher in your area of expertise.The Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta delivers high-quality programs that investigate, explain, and explore the real science behind issues that affect our daily lives. With 65 degree programs in 30 subject areas, we are one of the most comprehensive science faculties in Canada, with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, opportunities for undergraduate research, and professors who are leading researchers in their fields, or one faculty.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$36,176.00 (US$ 26,003) per year

Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students applying directly from high school.

Admission is based on complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: Grades, English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.

English language Requirement:

TOEFL: iBT: At least 90 with a minimum score of 21 points in each section

IELTS(Academic): At least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

CanTEST(Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees): At least 4.5, with no part lower than 4

PTE(Academic): At least 61, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language assessment) Either CAEL (paper) or CAEL CE (computer): A score of at least 70, with no band less than 60

Duolingo English Test: 120 for English Language Proficiency, with no sub score below 100

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.