2023-2024 Academic Year
Acting Chair
Mirwais Mauj Qaderi BSc, MSc (Kabul), MSc, PhD (Western Ontario), Post Doc (Calgary), Professor
(July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
Chair
Tamara Anne Franz-Odendaal, BSc, BSc(Med)(Hons), MSc, Phd (University of Cape Town), Professor
(January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024)
- Health, Veterinary and Plant Sciences
- Evolution, Ecology and Environment
- Neuroscience and Biological Psychology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Our graduates have pursued careers in the animal and human health professions, environmental sciences, resource and wildlife management, journalism, public relations, biotechnology, education, conservation and research. Consult the large poster on the departmental website and bulletin board for pathways to these careers.
Students interested in research can satisfy their curiosity and learn about scientific culture and communication by becoming involved in faculty research. This may take the form of one or more 4000-level courses in directed literature, laboratory or field research extending over a single term or a full academic year (BSc Honours). Alternatively, students can be part-time or full-time research assistants or volunteer in our research laboratories. Our research laboratories are well equipped with infrastructure to support a range of biological questions and research field areas.
The department’s objectives for students in biology and non-biology programs are the same: (1) to welcome students in our community of biology scholars and to teach them about scientific philosophy and culture; (2) to discuss up-to-date fundamental and specialized biological knowledge; (3) to develop the analytical, critical and creative intellectual skills of our students; (4) to support students to become effective communicators of science; (5) to encourage students to develop personal responsibility for social welfare as it relates to biology and (6) to support the career ambitions of our students.
Students seeking admission to biology programs and courses are advised to have knowledge of basic chemistry and in mathematics as well as oral and written English.
Any student wishing to complete a major, concentration or minor in Biology should consult a faculty member or contact the Centre for Academic Advising and Student Success for help with planning an academic program.
Numerous scholarships are available for students in biology. See our website for the application/nomination process.
(View the course planning guide here)
Admission Requirements
Review sections 2.1.4 Admission Requirements and 2.1.6 Additional Admission Requirements.
Students may count courses from a major, concentration and/or minor towards a second major, concentration and/or minor; however, students must complete a minimum of 50 percent of unique courses toward the second major, concentration and/or minor, unless otherwise stated in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar.