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Biology Honours (B.Sc.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Honours programme gives students a concentrated research experience, combining broad biological concepts from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems with research in a chosen area.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Biology  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Areas of focus: molecular, cellular and developmental biology; conservation, ecology and evolution; neurobiology and behaviour. Includes the BIOL 479 and BIOL 480 Honours Research Projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Acceptance at the end of U2 requires a CGPA of 3.50 and approval of a 9- or 12-credit Independent Studies proposal; a minimum CGPA of 3.50 at graduation is required. First Class Honours requires a CGPA of 3.75 or better.

Duration: 72 credits

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