BSc Biology

Laurentian's Biology program is very experiential, offering students a mix of hands-on laboratory training, field courses, internships, and research experiences. Students can participate in a two-week field internship with agencies or firms involved in restoration or conservation, gaining field experience and professional contacts. Field camps, such as the Ontario Field Biology Camp, and specialised courses in, for instance, wetland ecology, fisheries science, wildlife management, and plant ecophysiology, with applied research and reporting, are included in the program.

Students are advantaged by world-class research infrastructure, including state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories and the world's deepest clean-room laboratory for scientific research, the internationally acclaimed SNOLAB. Undergraduates can engage in research through internships with professors, acquiring laboratory techniques, data analysis, and science communication skills. The friendly campus environment and community also facilitate learning, and students are encouraged to get involved in community-based research and conservation programs.

Experiential highlights include:

• Two-week field internships: With restoration or conservation organisations

• Field courses and camps: In ecology, wildlife management, and environmental sustainability

• Access to SNOLAB and state-of-the-art biology research labs

• Undergraduate research placements: With professors

• Independent study and literature review project opportunities

• Group projects, research presentations, and scientific seminars

• Community outreach and collaboration: With local agencies

Graduates of Laurentian University’s BSc in Biology program are highly employable, moving into roles such as medical scientist, biomedical engineer, research scientist, zoologist, environmental scientist, pharmaceutical scientist, forensic scientist, and biology teacher. Many alumni also pursue further studies in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, or graduate research.

Here’s how Laurentian specifically supports your future:

• Career Services & Real-World Experience: The program offers a wide array of internship and work opportunities, including research projects with faculty and industry placements, preparing you for the job market upon graduation. Small class sizes foster close mentorship and networking.

• Employment Stats & Salary: The median salary for biology graduates is about $45,000–$50,000 CAD per year, with top roles and further education leading to higher earnings.

• Industry Partnerships: Laurentian partners with organisations in pharmaceuticals, environmental science, education, and government, giving you access to hands-on research, fieldwork, and networking opportunities.

• Accreditation: The BSc Biology is fully recognised in Canada and internationally, meeting requirements for graduate and professional programs.

• Graduate Outcomes: Students gain strong lab, field, and research skills, with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and a curriculum covering biochemistry, genetics, ecology, marine biology, environmental conservation, microbiology, and more. Research opportunities abound, including ecological field studies and laboratory-based experiments with faculty.

Further Academic Progression: After your BSc Biology at Laurentian, you can pursue a Master’s (MSc) or PhD in Biology or related fields, or enter professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or education. The program’s strong research and practical training foundation makes graduates highly competitive for both employment and advanced study.