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Biology and Earth Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Why study Biology and Earth Sciences at UVic?

Discover the relationships between life on Earth and geological, oceanic and atmospheric processes. Explore how these processes affect our planet. Build your knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of our Earth and the life it sustains. Work with experts at field schools and marine laboratories.

Sample courses

  • Biological Oceanography
  • Survey of Invertebrates
  • Earth System Evolution
  • Earth Science Field School

Careers

  • Environmental regulation enforcement officer
  • Environmental scientist

Admission requirements

  • Apply to the Biology program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
  • You can declare a combined degree program as your major after one year of full-time study.
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