Co-op program for undergraduate students
Combine your biology degree with paid, hands-on work experience.
Why choose Co-op in Biology?
Co-op allows you to apply your knowledge in professional settings by alternating between study and work terms.
Work terms are paid and typically last 12-16 weeks. Positions are often based in Montreal, though you must be prepared to work elsewhere in Canada.
Eligibility & admission
The Biology Co-op option is available to students who are enrolled in the BSc Major, Specialization and Honours programs. Admission to Co-op is competitive and subject to academic requirements.
Co-op Academic Director, Biology
Madoka Gray-Mitsumune
madoka.gray-mitsumune@concordia.ca
Program structure
The academic content of the Co-op program option is similar to the regular Biology programs, with some specific course recommendations to strengthen job readiness.
A typical study-work sequence in the Department of Biology follows this pattern:
Year 1
- Fall: Study term
- Winter: Study term
- Summer: Work term 1
Year 2
- Fall: Study term
- Winter: Study term
- Summer: Work term 2
Year 3
- Fall: Work term 3
- Winter: Study term
- Summer: Off/Study term
Year 4
- Fall: Study term
Students are supervised personally and must meet the requirements specified by the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Institute for Co-operative Education in order to continue their studies in the Co-op format.
Liaison between the student, the employers and the Institute for Co-operative Education is provided by the Biology Co-op committee, which includes the student's advisors.
