BSc Honours Biology

The University of Windsor's Biology program offers excellent hands-on learning through access to cutting-edge research and teaching facilities designed to facilitate close student-faculty interaction. The Biology Building totals over 6,000 square meters and integrates modern laboratories, seminar rooms, and research spaces, carefully designed to foster student involvement in teaching and research activities.

Experiential learning opportunities include:

• Animal care facilities for mammals, birds, amphibians, and fish

• Incubators and environmental walk-in chambers for controlled experiments

• Access to research stations across Canada and in the tropics

• Multi-passenger vans and boats for ecological surveys and field research

• An advanced greenhouse facility for plant research

• An experimental fish hatchery and the Pelee Environmental Research Centre for aquatic and environmental research

• State-of-the-art laboratories for recombinant DNA technology and molecular biology

• Confocal microscopy facilities, automated DNA sequencing instruments, cloning suites, and cell culture suites

• Molecular biology core facility lab, microarray labs, and a dedicated bioinformatics server

• Strong partnerships with the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) and the Harrow Research Station of Agriculture Canada for collaborative and interdisciplinary research

Graduates of the University of Windsor’s Bachelor of Science Honours in Biology program are highly employable — 94.1% secure work within two years of graduation. Typical job roles include research biologist, laboratory technologist, environmental consultant, and science educator, with many alumni also pursuing professional programs like medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine.

Here’s how Windsor supports your career success:

• Career Services: Access to personalised advising, résumé support, job search workshops, and employer networking through the university’s Career Development & Experiential Learning office.

• Employment Stats & Salary: 94.1% employment rate for biological sciences grads; starting salaries for biology graduates in Ontario typically range from $45,000–$55,000 CAD, with growth as you gain experience.

• Industry Partnerships: The Research Partnerships office connects students to opportunities with industry, government, and non-profits, plus access to cutting-edge research centres and fieldwork placements.

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

• Graduate Outcomes: Students gain hands-on lab and field experience from year one, build critical thinking and research skills, and benefit from small class sizes and accessible professors.

Further Academic Progression: After your Honours BSc in Biology, you can pursue a Master’s (MSc) in Biological Sciences at Windsor or other top universities. The program also prepares you for professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and physical therapy, supported by Windsor’s strong research focus and flexible graduate training options.