Biology is the scientific study of living organisms through which you gain a fundamental understanding of the world humans live in.

The Biology BSc. degree offers you the flexibility to pursue a specialization in Field Biology and Natural History, Applied Ecology, Ecology and Evolution, Zoology, Botany and Mycology, or Cell Biology and Genetics. 

This degree offers students substantial flexibility to follow interests ranging from microbes to plants and animals to ecosystems and beyond. 

Gain practical knowledge through many on-campus, hands-on labs and by attending various local and international field schools. 

The faculty are actively involved in research and they provide ongoing opportunities for students to take part in cutting-edge studies. 

Gain practical knowledge by attending field schools at the Aleza Lake Research Forest, John Prince Research Forest, and Quesnel River Research Centre.

The UNBC Biology B.Sc. offers courses that cover scales ranging from molecules to ecosystems and it is administered by the Ecosystem Science and Management (ESM) Program.

The Biology B.Sc. is fully accredited by the BC College of Applied Biology, which means that graduates have a simple path toward becoming Registered Professional Biologists.

This degree also provides an excellent launching pad for students who plan to apply to medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, education, or other professional programs following graduation.

The program focuses on providing hands-on experiences, whether in the lab, the field, or the classroom.

Students are given plenty of opportunities to interact directly with organisms and ecosystems throughout their degree program.

The faculty runs several field schools in British Columbia and internationally to allow students to expand their perspectives.

UNBC's unique geographical location provides plenty of opportunities to observe, experiment, and learn from nature. 

Student-to-faculty ratios are low, and many students have opportunities to conduct research in paid and volunteer positions.

• Official Transcripts
• English language proficiency tests
• Passport

Overall average of 65% minimum in the following:

• English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
• Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 60%)
• Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)

Other requirements: Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12**
**Anatomy & Physiology 12 can be counted as one of the Approved Academic Grade 12 courses.

China:

• 会考 HUIKAO - Senior Secondary School Certificate or 高考GAOKAO - National College Entrance Examination: Minimum overall average grade 70% (B)
• or a pass in English plus three academic subjects and an elective.

India:

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Standard 12/Indian School Certificate/All India School Certificate Examination. Minimum average grade 50% or higher in English 12, three academic subjects and an elective for general entry.
• Three-year diploma issued by a state board of technical education: Minimum average grade of 50% or higher for general entry.
• GCE Edexcel or Cambridge International Examinations: Minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects must be completed with an overall grade point average of C or higher in order to be considered for admission.

All A-level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced-Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A-level. This is for general entry. 

Iran:

• From 2019: High School Diploma (Theoretical Stream): Minimum average grade of 12 in 5 academic courses for general entry.
• Prior to 2019: High School Diploma and pre-University Certificate. A minimum average grade of 12 or higher in pre-university courses for general entry.