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Faculty of Arts and Science

Department of Biology

Undergraduate programs

Find the best pathway to meet your goals in biological sciences and get inspired by the rich diversity of the living world and rapid advances in biology research.

What sets our programs apart

Our programs are known for:

What can I do with a biology degree?

Choose your pathway to studying Biology

All of our Biology programs include an option to pursue your studies in a Major, Minor, Specialization or Honours program of concentration.

Major & Minor programs

Interested in biology to enhance your career prospects?

  • The Major and minor programs have fewer required credits in the biology curriculum and allow students to take more courses in other disciplines to acquire their BSc degree.

Thinking about medical school?

The Major option in our programs includes all courses that are required for admission to most medical degree programs.

Honours & Specialization options

Planning to pursue a career or graduate studies in biological sciences?

  • You're encouraged to follow an Honours or Specialization program.
  • The Honours programs require a strong academic performance, a two-term undergraduate research project and a thesis as a 6-credit course (BIOL 490).

Co-op internship

Interested in combining work and study during your Biology program? 

  • Get paid experiential learning opportunities in Biology
  • Build experience to enhance your career prospects after graduation
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Discover our Bachelor's in Science (BSc) programs

Biology

Major Minor Honours Specialization Co-op

Immerse yourself in the study of life at all levels, from cell biology and the physiology of multicellular organisms to the interactions between organisms and their environment.

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Major Minor Specialization Co-op

Get a front-row seat to study the basic processes that run life’s playbook. Map genes, examine microbes and crack the secrets of the genome.

Ecology

Honours Specialization Co-op

You'll learn to conduct research on ecology and evolution, monitor and manage living resources, engage in sustainable development, be a champion for biodiversity, and protect the planet.

Environmental and Sustainability Science

Honours Specialization Co-op

You'll learn to understand and assess the impact of human activity on natural cycles, ecosystems, species and landforms, while specializing in an approach to environmental issues from one of three program streams.

Systems and Information Biology

Honours Specialization Co-op

This program will place you at the rich intersection of biology and computer science. Through lectures, labs and research projects, you will learn how to use computational and bioinformatic approaches to explore the biological sciences. 

Co-op:
A day in the life

Follow a day in Alannis's footsteps as a third-semester Biology major in the Co-op program option. 

Alumni success stories

Danielle Lands

Meet Danielle Lands, Biology Minor

Danielle combined her programs of study at Concordia by majoring in History with a minor Biology.

In her last year at Concordia, she assisted in medical research at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, directly applying her biology courses that helped her grasp research concepts.

Danielle's story
Paria Asadi

Meet Paria Asadi, Honours in Biology

Paria majored in Biology with Honours. During her program, applied for the Concordia Undergraduate Student Research Awards program, and worked in Michael Sacher's laboratory. In 2024, Paria graduated as valedictorian of her class.

Paria's story
 
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