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 Biology (B.Sc.)
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SchoolCarleton University
LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 19,908
Full-time Graduate: 3,780
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*78% to 82%
Prerequisites
  • 2 of  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
Prerequisites NotesCalculus and Vectors is strongly recommended.
Cost
National: $7,272
International: $30,400
Scholarships10 scholarship(s)
DescriptionBiology in the 21st century is among the most diverse and exciting of the sciences. Many of the challenges we face as a society, from climate change to the development of novel health therapies, involve biological solutions. As a Carleton Biology student, you will gain broad experience through core science courses and options that suit your individual interests and needs.

The Biology department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, the combined program in Biology and Biotechnology and several interdisciplinary joint programs with other departments and with the College of the Humanities.

The Bachelor of Science in Biology offers Honours, Combined Honours, Major and General programs. A minor program is also available.

Students in the BSc (Honours) program in Biology will have extensive opportunities to learn in lab-based environments and may choose to specialize in one of four concentrations: Physiology; Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour; Molecular and Cellular Biology; and Health Science.
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