Biology
Building on the most comprehensive program of its kind in Atlantic Canada, 新加坡六合彩开奖直播 Biology co-op students seek to address today鈥檚 most critical needs, including biodiversity, conservation, and cutting-edge genetic science. 新加坡六合彩开奖直播鈥檚 state-of-the-art facilities and passionate faculty nurture a foundation of knowledge fundamental to veterinary science, medicine, dentistry, zoology, and forensics.
Student skills
- In-field data collection and management
- Sample gathering and live specimen handling
- Species identification
- Dissection techniques
- Microscopy
- Bioinformatics
- Conservation biology, environmental ethics and sustainability
- Environmental and behavioural ecology
- Aseptic technique and tissue culture
- Gene expression and protein chemistry techniques
Industries
- Public water commissions
- Breweries
- Academic/Scientific Labs
- Eco-tourism
- Pediatrics
- Nature conservation
- Pest control
- Brewery technician
Past roles
- Environmental impact assessment researcher
- Land stewardship assistant
- Animal care technician
- Restoration field technician
- Youth science workshop instructor
- Research assistant
- Bio-culture analyst
- Nature commentator
Past employers
- Deep River Science Academy
- Nova Scotia Nature Trust
- Murphy鈥檚 Nature & Whale Watching
- Halifax Water Commission
- Oland Brewery
- SuperNOVA Science
- IWK Health Centre
Example of a work term schedule
| 听 | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd year | Study | Study | Work term 1 |
| 3rd year | Study | Work term 2 | Study |
| 4th year | Work term 3 | Study | Break |
| 5th year | Study | Graduation | 听 |
Biology co-op student work term schedules may vary from the example displayed above.
Coursework
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Please reach out to the Biology Faculty Co-op Advisor to discuss recommended coursework.
Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $20.00 |
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Department
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