Dalhousie University offers MA/MS in Fisheries Science (MFSc), a master's degree in Marine Science programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 35,988 per year (CAD 11,303 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Marine Science
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 11,303 / year
International tuition: CAD 35,988 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Fisheries Science (MFSc) at Dalhousie University is a 16-month, course-based master's degree building applied skills in fisheries science, stock assessment, governance, and communication. The program combines coursework with hands-on data analysis and field-based learning, including a five-day field course and a three-day Cape Breton field experience, emphasizing applied, career-focused training over thesis research. Graduates gain practical skills relevant to careers in fisheries management, policy, and science-based decision-making. Because the degree is course-based rather than thesis-based, students build competency in applied fisheries topics through structured coursework and fieldwork rather than an independent research thesis. The program is delivered in person at Dalhousie's Halifax campus, with a single intake each September, and full-time completion takes 16 months from start to finish.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in marine science or wildlife (such as biology, marine biology, or oceanography), mathematics, or statistics, or a combination of education and relevant work experience. The undergraduate transcript must show a minimum B average (3.0 GPA) for the last 60 credit hours (two years) of study. Applications must include two academic references, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of motivation of 500 words or less.
