English Language Proficiency
International students and Permanent Residents of Canada whose first language is not English are required to achieve the following level on a test of the English language.
Exemptions
Some countries and institutions are exempt from English language proficiency testing. You can determine if you need to take an English language test here.
ELP can be demonstrated by possessing a degree or its academic equivalent from an institution that is recognized by the U of A and where the language of instruction is English. Proof that the instruction for the degree was in English may be required.
Requirements
The Department of Biological Sciences graduate program requirements are as follows (These are higher than GPS requirements):
| Exam Type | Score |
|---|---|
|
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) institution code: 0963 |
Total score of 100 with a score of at least 22 on each of the individual skill areas |
|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
Minimum overall band score of 7, with at least 6.5 on each band |
|
Duolingo English Test |
Duolingo English Test score of 140 for Spoken English Proficiency, with no subscore below 120. |
|
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
Overall minimum score of 68 |
|
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) |
Overall minimum score of 85 |