University of Calgary · Alberta, Canada

Bachelor's in Biological Sciences

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Biological Sciences is a Bachelor program taught at University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Biological Sciences (Bachelor of Science) studies life in all forms, from biomolecules to the biosphere. Students explore topics including evolutionary effects of climate change, how microbes can be used to clean up oil spills, and research they design and carry out themselves.

The Biological Sciences major supports experiential learning, with hands-on experiences throughout the program and lab work in a supervised laboratory setting. Students also build workplace skills through the Science Internship Program, and can choose a concentration: Biodiversity & Conservation, Biotechnology, or Genetics & Evolution.

The program leads to career opportunities in areas such as environmental management and conservation, scientific research, and biotechnology. It can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or to another professional degree such as dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, or education.

Modules

  • Biodiversity & Conservation
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics & Evolution
  • Foundations of Chemistry (Structure and Bonding)
  • General Chemistry (Structure and Bonding)
  • Introductory Calculus

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biological Sciences at University of Calgary for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Calgary.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Calgary as pre-requiste for admission in Biological Sciences.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

  • ELA trn
  • Math 30-1 trn
  • R1-0063
  • R1-0043
  • One approved course or option
  • Additional admission details: R11-0003
  • Additional admission details: R2-0135
  • Additional admission details: R2-0013
  • Additional admission details: R2-0012
  • Additional admission details: Clone of R4-0001
  • Additional admission details: R5-0001
  • Estimated competitive admission average: R6-9999
  • Description: original standard
  • Approved courses and options: R9-0001
  • Approved courses and options notes: R10-0002
  • Accordion: R11-0006
  • Accordion: R11-0007
  • Accordion: R11-0008
  • Accordion: R11-0013

Courses Units

More Information

  • laboratory analyst
  • emissions management co-op student
  • infrastructure & cloud services co-op student
  • environmental management and conservation
  • scientific research
  • biotechnology
  • graduate studies
  • dentistry
  • medicine
  • veterinary medicine
  • education

Scholarships

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.