Biology
Are you fascinated by living organisms, the environment, or the latest breakthroughs in DNA technology? If so, consider an education and career in the biological sciences. The Department offers a broad education in the fundamentals of the biological sciences. With a variety of programs to choose from and an opportunity to conduct original, independent research in the areas of behavioural ecology, biochemistry, cell biology, conservation biology, entomology, fish ecology, genetics, genomics, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular ecology, plant biology, and wildlife ecology, our students can truly expand their horizons in the field of biology.
Biology
Honours in Biology — 72 credits
Designed for outstanding students who wish to follow a vigorous sequence of courses in preparation for graduate work or professional training. A high level of performance is required to enter and remain in the program.Specialization in Biology — 60 credits
Similar to honours, but no special performance level is required and it does not require Independent Study.Major in Biology — 45 credits
Designed for students not wishing a heavy specialization in the subject. The major is often taken together with a major or minor from another department.Minor in Biology — 24 credits
Highly flexible and designed for students whose main interest is in another department.
Admission Requirements
Biology (BSc - Honours/Specialization/Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Honours in Cell and Molecular Biology — 72 credits
Provides students with the theoretical, analytical, and hands‑on laboratory training in preparation for graduate work in molecular biology or a career in the health sciences.Specialization in Cell and Molecular Biology — 66 credits
Similar to honours, but no special performance level is required and it does not require Independent Study.
Admission Requirements
Cell and Molecular Biology (BSc - Honours/Specialization) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.
Ecology
Honours in Ecology — 72 credits
Provides students with theoretical, practical and hands‑on field training in preparation for graduate work in the ecological sciences or a career in the environmental sciences.Specialization in Ecology — 60 credits
Similar to honours, but no special performance level is required and it does not require Independent Study.
Admission Requirements
Ecology (BSc - Honours/Specialization) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.
Sample courses include:
Genetics and Human Welfare, Biodiversity and Ecology, Cell Biology, Communities and Ecosystems, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Comparative Genomics and Genome Evolution
Research assistant, data analyst, wildlife technician, member of marketing team in the pharmaceutical and health industries, technical writer, science education, health care and veterinary medicine.
See the BSc degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar
Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.
