Life sciences: every university, ranked
Bachelor of Science at Saint Mary's University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Halifax campus
What average do you need for Saint Mary's Bachelor of Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Saint Mary's works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Computing Science and Business Administration (also a direct-entry program, see its own entry), Earth Science (Geology), Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
What courses do you need?
Saint Mary's's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- One of
- MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- SBI4U Biology or SCH4U Chemistry or SPH4U Physics or ICS4U Computer Science
How much does Saint Mary's Bachelor of Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $9,800 first year, $39,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,800 to $2,600 first year, $7,100 to $10,300 in all
- Residence and meals
- $16,900 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Halifax, $914 a month
What do life sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Nova Scotia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Saint Mary's 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AgricultureDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-off | $9,570 |
| Applied BioscienceAcadia, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,986 |
| BiologyAcadia, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,986 |
| Bioveterinary ScienceDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-off | $9,570 |
| 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 |
| AgricultureUManitoba, Manitoba | A minimum average of 70% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U and two academic 4U or 4M courses, no less than 60% in each | $5,959 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: smu.ca (opens in a new tab) (smu-ca-public.courseleaf.com (opens in a new tab) ; smu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: smu.ca (opens in a new tab) (smu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; smu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: smu.ca (opens in a new tab) (smu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; smu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; smu.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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