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Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science General

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Alberta

Program Overview

If you are drawn to the life sciences and have varied interests, you will find the Biological Sciences major (or minor) an excellent choice. Whether your interest lies in animal, plant, or human life, this degree is designed to provide a broad view of the life sciences and allows for customization and flexibility with courses and program direction. The Biological Sciences program is only available in the BSc General degree or the BSc/BEd Combined degree.

Program Key Stats

$23822 (Annual cost)



51 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.5
35
80

1200
6.5
86

Additional Information & Requirements

Official copy of high school certificate/diploma, transcripts of grades. English Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS (Academic): 6.5 OR CAEL (paper) / CAEL CE (computer): 70 OR CanTEST: 4.5 OR CAE: 180 OR CPE: 180 OR MELAB: 85 OR PTE (Academic): 59. Spoken English Proficiency: TOEFL: 26 OR IELTS (Academic); 7.5 OR SPEAK Test: 50 OR Six full-time years of education in English in Canada or the equivalent in another country where English is the principal language (excluding ESL): If secondary education is the highest level completed or if combination of secondary and post-secondary education is used; Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent).

Career Options

  • Bacteriologist
  • Biological Technician
  • Biologist
  • Botanist
  • Cancer Researcher
  • Conservationist
  • Cytologist
  • Ecologist
  • Entomologist
  • Environmental Education Specialist
  • Forensic Laboratory Analyst
  • Geneticist
  • Healthcare Professions
  • Hydrologist
  • Ichthyologist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Parasitologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Virologist
  • Zoologist

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