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Bachelor of Science - Biology

Canada

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What will I learn?

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:

  • Pre-medicine/Pre-veterinary
  • Cellular, Molecular, and Genetics
  • Ecology and Biology of Organisms

The program:

  • offers you a rich lab-intensive experience for interactive, hands-on practice in laboratory and research skills.
  • encourages you to develop your own biology research, either with individual faculty guidance or as part of regular course material.
  • facilitates co-op placements and summer work experience with local companies and organizations.
  • prepares you for graduate or professional schools with concentrations in varied fields such as genetics, ecology, or pre-medicine.

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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$16,368.00 (US$ 12,023) per year
Fall or winter tuition: CAN $8,184 (up to a max. 12 credits) plus CAN $682 for every additional credit; Summer tuition: CAN $682 per credit

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

6 May 2024

Venue

University of the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Campus,

33844 King Road,

ABBOTSFORD,

British Columbia (BC),

V2S 7M8, Canada

Entry requirements

For students from United States

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.

For international students

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:

  • IELTS (Academic) - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0
  • TOEFL - score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20
  • CAEL - score of 70
  • PTE - score of 61 with 60 in writing
  • MELAB - score of 85
  • DET (Duolingo English Test) - 110

Deadline - Winter semester: Sept. 15; Summer semester: Feb. 1; Fall semester: April 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of the Fraser Valley

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) offers over 100 study programs in over 30 subject areas, ranging from accounting to graphic design.

  • UFV is nationally recognized for its outstanding reputation
  • Provides over 75 study abroad destinations
  • Main campus has free shuttle bus services for students
  • UFV students get the opportunity to work with major employers

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