Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology program is intended for those who want to have a role in communicating biology and biological concepts to others.
This program will prepare you for careers such as law, education/teaching, public policy or science journalism.
This is a flexible program that you can combine with other subject areas through minors, options or even as a dual major with another BA program.
We also offer a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, which provides a firm foundation not only in Biology, but also in Chemistry and Math. The BSc program is ideal for those looking to move on to graduate work in Biology or to professional postgraduate programs in environmental or health sciences.
RESEARCH AREAS OF FOCUS
In this program, you’ll study molecular processes and cell structures, signalling mechanisms, metabolic pathways, patterns of inheritance, physiological responses, life histories, biodiversity and conservation and strategies for survival across the three domains of life.
As a senior undergraduate student, you’ll have the opportunity to become part of ongoing research programs at the cutting edge of our discipline.
Some examples of recent student research include:
"Effects of water-borne pollutants on the health of fish"
"Mechanisms of biofilm formation by bacteria"
"Evolution of mating behaviour in fruit flies"
"Interactions of plants with soil microbial communities"
"Structure and function of proteins"
"Effects of climate change on northern ecosystems"
Program Highlights
Sample Courses
Design Your Degree
These are a few popular academic opportunities which allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:
SAMPLE CAREER OPTIONS
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo Campus,
75 University Avenue West,
WATERLOO,
Ontario (ON),
N2L 3C5, Canada
Students must have the following:
International Baccalaureate Requirements
English Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component; Paper-based testing: 560 or higher.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - An academic score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - 70 overall or higher (each band 60 or higher).
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 overall or higher.
Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) - Overall score of 176.