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Biology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Explore life at all levels of organization, from the gene to the ecosystem. Understand the key fields of biology. Develop practical skills through field work, laboratory work and research projects. Want a bit of independence? You also have the opportunity to design your own program of study.

Areas of focus

  • Forest biology
  • Marine biology
  • Neurobiology

Careers

  • Conservation officer
  • Dentist
  • Environmental educator
  • Fisheries biologist
  • Forest biologist
  • Health educator
  • Marine biologist
  • Medical doctor
  • Physiotherapist
  • Research technician
  • Science writer
  • Veterinarian
  • Wildlife biologist

Sample courses

  • Principles of Genetics - BIOL 230
  • Survey of Invertebrates - BIOL 321
  • Biology of Land Plants - BIOL 324
  • Cell Biology - BIOL 360
  • Animal Behaviour - BIOL 345

Admission

Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

Program details

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Application deadline

Admission requirements

Expanded qualifications

English language proficiency

Transfer credit

Tuition & fees

Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).

This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.

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