Overview

Study any living thing, including plants, wildlife, humans, and even microorganisms.

What is biology?

Biology studies the science of life. This includes all organisms from the microscopic to communities of plants and animals. It explores how they grow, survive, and interact with their environment. Biology also looks at the systems inside organisms, like how the heart pumps blood or how plants make food through photosynthesis.

What you’ll learn

As a student in the Biology program at Laurentian University, you’ll apply your knowledge to many different fields, including anatomy, biophysics, cell and molecular biology, ecology, evolution, environmental biology, genetics, marine biology, microbiology, neurobiology, physiology, zoology, and many others.

You’ll also work to solve important issues in your area of interest, such as disease management and research, natural resource management and conservation, health, animal care, and environmental solutions.

You can also gain perspectives outside of biology by completing a minor of your choice. With dozens of minors ranging from business to Indigenous languages, your imagination is the only limit. While completing your Bachelor of Science, add on certificates like the Certificate of Bilingualism and the Certificate in Environmental Solutions.

Hands-on experience

The Biology program offers plenty of experiential learning opportunities through summer jobs in research labs, an honours thesis, a field camp, and internships. These practical experiences allow you to dive deeper into biology and develop skills valuable to future employers.

When you graduate

When you complete the program, you’ll be prepared to work in many biology-related fields, from public health to environmental issues.

The program also provides a solid foundation for medical school, dental school, optometry school, and veterinary school. You can also continue your studies in biology with our Master of Science in Biology program or pursue a Master of Science Communication.

Key Features

Take advantage of many experiential learning opportunities through summer jobs in research labs, honours thesis, field camp and internships.

Customize your degree with specialized courses, certificates and minors.

Certificate in Environmental Solutions
Explore the intersection of science and environmental advocacy through the certificate, choosing between courses in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, History, Law, and more. This certificate is available to students in all programs and equips students with the knowledge to address pressing environmental challenges.