Thompson Rivers University campus

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University, Canada

Programme overview

Build a strong foundation in all aspects of biology with maximum flexibility.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Career pathways

Related roles: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Genetics, University, Elementary And High School Teaching, Dentistry, Wildlife Biology, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chiropractic, Optometry, Microbiology, Conservation And Land Management, Marine Biology, Toxicology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BC Grade 12 or mature student status; English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73 per cent (or equivalent); Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with C+ or better; Chemistry 11; Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ within the past two years; Physics 11 (or PHYS 1130). Prerequisites may be upgraded while enrolled.

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.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

Applications open October 1. Domestic deadlines: Fall (September) intake May 1, Winter (January) intake September 1, Summer (May) intake January 1, unless a programme-specific deadline applies (Respiratory Therapy Diploma and Veterinary Technology Diploma: February 1). Application fee: $34.23 for Canadian citizens or permanent residents (charged at admission), $100.00 for international applicants (due at application). Fees are non-refundable.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

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