Honours Biology Core students investigate a wide array of knowledge in animal, plant and microbial biology, as well as ecology, evolution, molecular biology and genetics. This is a flexible program that allows students to choose biology courses investigating their own interests, or to develop an interdisciplinary approach to biology.
The program is built upon a set of fundamental courses that are shared with other Biology Honours specializations. You will be able to choose biology courses following your own interests, or to develop an interdisciplinary approach to biology. You can also select the level of exposure to the laboratory that you prefer through course selection and research opportunities.
Program Type
Honours Bachelor of Science
Degree at Graduation
Unlimited Enrollment
Admission Requirements
Completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
- BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03 with an average of at least 6.0 (C+) between the courses
- CHEM 1A03, 1AA3
- 1 course from MATH 1A03, 1LS3
- 1 course from PHYSICS 1A03, 1C03
- 2 courses from the Science 1 Course List
Typical Second-Year Courses
BIOLOGY 2C03
Genetics
STATS 2B03
Statistical Methods for Science
BIOLOGY 2A03
Integrative Physiology of Animals
BIOLOGY 2B03
Cell Biology
BIOLOGY 2D03
Plant Biodiversity and Biotechnology
CHEM 2E03
Introductory Organic Chemistry
Career Opportunities
Biology students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.
Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Pathology
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Biostatistics
- Neuroscience
- Microbiology
- Horticulture
- Food Technology
- Bioinformatics
- Policy Analysis
- Epidemiology