Biology (BA or BSc) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

In Wilfrid Laurier University Biology programs, you'll explore cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, ecology and biodiversity through hands-on labs, fieldwork and optional co-op, including a global field experience in locations from Northern Canada to Africa and the Caribbean. The Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Biology (BA):; environmental policy advisor; public health professional; quality assurance manager; bioinformatics specialist; microbiologist; Biology (BSc):; laboratory technician; pharmacist; toxicologist; bioinformatics specialist; microbiologist

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Entry requirements

BA requirements Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Biology at 70% All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average BSc requirements Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Biology at 70% Chemistry at 60% All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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