Field Studies & Internships

Find a world of learning outside the classroom.

Field Studies opportunities include...

Bader International Study Centre	Summer Field Schools: Biodiversity Research \| British Archaeology \| Travel Writing \| Conflict Resolution \| Sustainabilty Leadership \| Performance \| Global Health and Disability \| Deaf Geographies
Department of Art	Venice Summer School: Art and Architecture in Venice
Department of Biology	Field Study Courses \| Biology Station (QUBS)
Department of Classics	Archaeological Dig Courses: Humayma, Jordan \| Caere, Italy
Faculty of Education	Practicum and Alternative Practica
Global Development Studies	Study in Cuba \| Study in China
School of Kinesiology and Health Studies	Field Placement and Internship Courses (in collaboration with Athletics and Recreation): Athletic Therapy \| Strength and Conditioning

Field Stations

Queen's University Biological Station

The Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS) has been a pivotal part of research and teaching at Queen's University for more than six decades. Located 50 km north of Kingston, QUBS encompasses approximately 3000 hectares of property, a range of habitat types typical of Eastern Ontario, and many species of conservation concern in Canada. The Station hosts myriad field courses, school groups, and outreach workshops annually.

Kennedy Field Station

Kennedy Field Station, a 60+ hectare property located 50 km northwest of Kingston, is used as an engineering field research station where students practice the theoretical principles they learn in the classroom. It was gifted to the Department of Civil Engineering by Russ Kennedy.

Field Research at QUBS, Lake Opinicon

Learning about frogs at the QUBS

Learning about snakes at the QUBS

Learning about dragonflies at the QUBS

Inside the Operations Centre at QUBS

Learning about birds at the QUBS

Learning about turtles at the QUBS