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Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

The Biology major (BSc) covers the origins, structure, function, reproduction, growth, behaviour and evolution of organisms and how they interact with their environment. More than 85% of courses include a lab component, often field-based in local forests, streams and shorelines. Graduates are prepared for graduate study in any branch of biology.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Biology (BIOL) courses with strong lab and field work. Research areas include forest ecology, plant genetics, invertebrate zoology, freshwater and marine biology, avian behavioural ecology, neuroethology and vertebrate palaeontology. A Pre-Med Pathway is available.

Career pathways

Biologist or technician, business, conservation, education, health care, natural resources

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Application information

Entry requirements

See the host degree requirements. Offered within the BSc.

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.

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN): intakes May 2027 (Spring, Advanced Standing LPN to RN) and September 2027 (Fall, Direct Entry and Advanced Standing LPN to RN).

BScN: May 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) applications open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027; September 2027 Direct Entry opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027; September 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027. Applications may close early once seats are filled.

Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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