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 to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Select Science: Major Undeclared when you submit your application. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.
Program details
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Program details
Application deadline
Admission requirements
Recommended admission average
Expanded qualifications
English Language proficiency
Transfer credit
Tuition & fees
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Scholarships
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Program planning
- Biology (PDF 63KB)
- Biology - Environmental Studies double major (PDF 65KB)
- Biology - Environmental Studies minor (PDF 65KB)
- Biology - Forest Biology concentration (PDF 65KB)
- Biology - Marine Biology concentration (PDF 65KB)
- Biology - Marine Biology concentration, Ocean Sciences minor (PDF 67KB)
- Biology - Neurobiology concentration (PDF 64KB)