Life sciences: every university, ranked
Bachelor of Science at Mount Allison University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Sackville campus
What average do you need for Mount Allison Bachelor of Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Mount Allison works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Aviation (major; flight training from second year), Biochemistry, Biology, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
What courses do you need?
Mount Allison's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (our mapping of 'university preparatory English')
- One of
- MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- Recommended
- Two university preparatory sciences, for example SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry, SPH4U Physics (codes our mapping)
- One university preparatory humanities or social science course
How much does Mount Allison Bachelor of Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $11,400 first year, $45,400 in all
- Student fees
- $1,900 first year, $7,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,200 first yearFirst year
What do life sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for New Brunswick bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Mount Allison Bachelor of Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- BiologistStudy living things for a government, a university or a consulting firm. The degree is the easy part; the funding is the hard part.$83kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Medical Laboratory TechnologistRun the tests behind most diagnoses: blood, tissue, bacteria, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic code). Two to three years of school and good job prospects.$81kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Family DoctorAbout ten years of university and residency, then work that is needed in every province.$232kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study life sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| BiochimieMoncton, New Brunswick | Minimum average of 70% over the five admission courses (French at least 65%, the others at least 60%); meeting it does not guarantee a place in a limited program | $8,601 |
| Biochimie et biologie moléculaireMoncton, New Brunswick | Minimum average of 70% over the five admission courses (French at least 65%, the others at least 60%); meeting it does not guarantee a place in a limited program | $8,601 |
| Environmental ManagementUNB, New Brunswick | Minimum admission average 70%; meeting it does not guarantee admission | $9,807 |
| ForestryUNB, New Brunswick | Minimum admission average 70%; meeting it does not guarantee admission | $9,807 |
| Agricultural and Environmental SciencesMcGill, Quebec | Mid to high 70s (top 6); mid to high 70s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
| Agricultural BiotechnologyULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Agricultural StudiesULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| AgricultureDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-off | $9,570 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mta.ca (opens in a new tab) ((Atlantic Common University Data Set, section B3) ; mta.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: mta.ca (opens in a new tab) ((sections 3.3, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5) ; mta.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: mta.ca (opens in a new tab) (mta.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mta.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: mta.ca (opens in a new tab) (mta.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mta.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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