BSc Biology

You will learn practical skills at the Richardson College of the Environment and Science Complex, operating new labs and assisting in various kinds of research work. The program provides a vast amount of experiential learning, such as:

Experiential highlights include:

• Field research and field expeditions: To the forests, wetlands, and aquatic systems in Manitoba

• Scientific laboratory classes: With sophisticated tools of microscopy, molecular biology, and genomics

• Research placements: On topics like mosquito ecology, plant evolutionary ecology, evolutionary genetics, and fisheries science

• Faculty-sponsored research opportunities: In public health, conservation, and agriculture

• Intern and co-op placements: With government and industry partners

• Teaching assistantships: For teaching in undergraduate biology labs

• Engagement in the Experiential Learning Colloquium: And community-service learning projects

• Business Stream option: To incorporate biology with the fundamentals of business

• Use of E.C. Smith Herbarium and Wildlife Museum specimens: For specimen-based research

• Directed studies and Honours thesis research: Under faculty mentorship

Graduates of the University of Winnipeg’s 4-year BSc Biology program are highly employable, moving into roles such as research scientist, laboratory technologist, environmental consultant, conservation officer, and science educator. Many alumni also pursue professional programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, or optometry, or continue to graduate studies — note that the 4-year BSc is required for most graduate programs in Canada and internationally.

Here’s how the University of Winnipeg specifically supports your future:

• Career Services: The program offers personalised academic advising, résumé and job search support, and access to pre-professional program pathways (e.g., pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry).

• Hands-On Experience: Students engage in laboratory work and field studies, with access to modern facilities in the Richardson College of the Environment and Science Complex. There are opportunities for undergraduate research, including the Honours thesis for advanced students.

• Employment Stats & Salary: While specific Winnipeg data isn’t published, biology graduates in Canada typically start between $45,000–$55,000 CAD per year, with higher earnings as you gain experience or further education.

• Industry Partnerships: The program’s links to government, environmental agencies, and industry provide opportunities for internships, research placements, and networking. The Business Stream option adds business courses for careers in industry and management.

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

• Graduate Outcomes: Students develop strong lab, field, analytical, and communication skills, making them competitive for both employment and further study.

Further Academic Progression: After your 4-year BSc Biology, you can pursue an MSc in Bioscience, Technology & Public Policy at Winnipeg or other universities, or enter professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or education, supported by the program’s strong research and academic foundation.