Science Major Requirements

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The B.Sc. in Biology degree gives students the opportunity to explore the diversity of life forms, their complex inter-relatedness, and the foundational issues related to their studies.  A major in Biology will form the basis for graduate studies, for professional studies in education, medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy, or for entry-level jobs in various careers related to science.

Major - 42 credit hours in Biology including:  1013, 1023, 2013, 3423, and 4913.  Nine further semester courses are required, four of which must have lab components.  In addition, students majoring in Biology must take the following cognate courses:  CH1013, 1023, 2113, PY1113, MT1253and MT2253.. 

Honours – 54 credit hours in Biology including the following required courses: 1013, 1023, 2013, 2113, 2213, 3203, 3423, 4113 plus eight other courses in Biology, two of which must have a lab component and 4996.  In addition, a student completing the Honours degree must take the following cognate courses:  CH1013, 1023, 2113, PY1113, MT1253 and MT2253.  A CGPA of 3.00 for the degree is required.  No mark below C- can be credited toward the degree and no mark below B- can be credited toward the major.  Admission to Honours takes place during the second semester of the third year and consists of having the thesis application approved by the Research and Ethics  Committee.