About Biology (bsc) in University of Northern British Columbia

The Bachelor of Science in Biology is a broadly based undergraduate program in biology that is designed to present the major concepts of contemporary biology at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population and community levels. The degree is designed to have sufficient flexibility for students to follow interests ranging from microbial to plant to fish or wildlife biology. Capitalizing on the northern setting of the University, there is an emphasis on northern flora and fauna, morphological, biochemical, physiological and behavioural modifications to temperate and arctic conditions and the dynamics of microbial, plant and animal populations in northern ecosystems. The Bachelor of Science in Biology is intended to prepare students for application to various professional schools or for a wide range of biology-related careers. Students who complete the degree are automatically eligible to apply to the College of Applied Biology as a Biologist in Training or a Registered Professional Biologist.

Major in Biology
The major in Biology requires students to take at least 65 credit hours of biology-oriented courses, of which 42 credit hours must be at the 300- or 400- level. Note: NRES 430-6 can count as up to 6 credit hours toward this requirement (with permission of the Ecosystem Science and Management Program Chair).

The minimum requirement for the completion of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology is 126 credit hours.

In order to increase the breadth and utility of their degree, and to demonstrate an interest in a particular biological sub-discipline, students have the option of choosing to complete a maximum of one Area of Specialization during their degree, chosen from the following list:

1. Field Biology and Natural History
2. Applied Ecology
3. Ecology and Evolution
4. Zoology
5. Botany and Mycology
6. Cell Biology and Genetics

Academic qualification equivalents

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE), or
• Indian School Certificate (CICSE)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test,  with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing speaking components.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 65 overall score, with 60 reading, 60 writing, 60 listening, and 60 speaking.

University of Northern British Columbia Highlights

University of Northern British Columbia Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Aspirants of the institute must note to plan their finances in advance before enrolling at the university. An estimated budget for international students looking for studying in Canada in university has been given below: