PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gain an excellent grounding in modern biology and obtain the working skills of a professional biologist with a UFV Bachelor of Science in Biology.
In your first and second year, you gain a foundational understanding of cell biology, biochemistry, and ecology/organism interactions. In your third and fourth year, you expand your knowledge through a wide range of upper-level courses.
You may also choose to take advantage of extra-curricular learning opportunities through field trips, study tours, and directed studies. The UFV Biology faculty will support you every step of your academic journey — even in your own research undertakings.
Customize your degree to your interests by choosing one of the following concentrations:
The program:
CAREER EXPECTATIONS
The Conference Board of BC reports that careers requiring knowledge of natural sciences offer a low unemployment rate and rising wages.
Biology degree holders are well placed to compete for entry-level positions in a variety of employment areas including land management, environmental protection, fish and wildlife service, the food and drug sector, geographical survey, health agencies, or agriculture.
A Biology degree is the essential starting point for graduate studies in various fields of biology, including biotechnology, environmental toxicology, neuroscience, ecology, and microbiology.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
6 May 2024
University of the Fraser Valley
Abbotsford Campus,
33844 King Road,
ABBOTSFORD,
British Columbia (BC),
V2S 7M8, Canada
Applicants must have a B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or completion of nine university-level credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00 in all university courses attempted.
English Language Requirement:
Deadline - Winter semester: Sept. 15; Summer semester: Feb. 1; Fall semester: April 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) offers over 100 study programs in over 30 subject areas, ranging from accounting to graphic design.