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Bachelor of Science in Biology at Algoma University

Algoma University, Canada

Programme overview

The Biology program trains students to work as scientists, emphasizing research, experimentation, logic and statistics. It includes hands-on labs, field work and research opportunities, including summer placements with faculty and partnerships with the Great Lakes Forestry Centre and the Ontario Forest Research Institute. Students may specialize in Health Sciences.

Faculty: Cameron Faculty of Science  |  Department: Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

First-year Introduction to Biology (lectures and labs), Introduction to the Invertebrates, and an Honours thesis with a faculty supervisor. The Health Sciences specialization is 30 credits drawn from Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Career pathways

Research, healthcare, education, environmental management and conservation, museums, aquariums and zoos, biotechnology, forensic science, science writing; Health Sciences route prepares for medical school, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, optometry, physiotherapy and veterinary medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario secondary school applicants: six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U, MHF4U and two U/M Sciences (Biology and Chemistry recommended), minimum 75% average. Out-of-province: Grade 12 academic Mathematics and two Grade 12 academic sciences. English language (non-native speakers): BSc Biology requires IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or Duolingo 110 (no band below 95), or CAEL 60.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Full-time September admission via OUAC; January, May and part-time admission by direct application to Algoma University.

Canadian applicants for full-time September admission apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC): Undergrad 101 for current Ontario high school students, Undergrad 105 for all other applicants. January, May and part-time applicants apply directly on the Algoma U application with a non-refundable $70 CAD application fee.

Application fee for international applicants is $125.00; application fee for non-OUAC applicants is $70.00.

Apply through the official page: https://algomau.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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