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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biology

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $19,452 CAD

  • Application fee

    $40 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 14-June-2024 2024-06-14
Winter-January 04-December-2023 2023-12-04
Winter-January 04-December-2024 2024-12-04

Overview

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Biology is the science of life. You will study fundamental concepts of life and its different forms, from simple microbes to highly complex animals and plants. 

Through lessons carefully planned by experienced faculty, you will learn about genetics, cellular and molecular biology, morphology (form) and physiology (function), development, and ecology

After four years of study, biology students will graduate with a BSc or a BSc Honours degree from Mount Saint Vincent University. Biology may also be taken as a combined major, concentration or minor

You will develop a solid background in natural sciences such as chemistry and physics as well as transferable skills like:

  • Analytical and scientific thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Analysis and interpretation of data sets
  • Summarizing data and communicating results through written reports or verbal presentations

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,445

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,260
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,993
Tuition 1 person $19,452

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.00 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

89
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Mount Saint Vincent University is committed to preparing our international English-as-an-additional-language students for the transition to the Canadian classroom. 

Taught by our highly experienced instructors, and designed in consultation with MSVU faculty, the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs combine English language learning with the foundational skills necessary for academic success. 

Students who complete the EAP program will have direct access to MSVU undergraduate or graduate programs with no official test score.

The University Bridging Program (UBP EEAP 0800) focuses on preparing students for successful participation in MSVU undergraduate programs. Skills include:​

  • academic research & writing​
  • academic integrity​
  • presentation skills​
  • critical thinking and analysis​

UBP EEAP 0800 Program Schedule:

Summer 2022 – May 9 to August 4, 2022
Fall 2022 – September 7 to December 8, 2022
Winter 2023 – January 9 to April 6, 2023
*2021-2022 tuition: CAD $4,120
*Costs are updated annually by July 1 and take effect for the following Fall semester.

Classes resume to in-person in Fall 2022

IELTS    

6.0 (no score below 5.5)                      University Bridging Program with 1 undergraduate course

TOEFL (iBT Test)

80 – 85 (no score below 20)                 University Bridging Program with 1 undergraduate course


Academic background and requirement

International applicants are expected to have completed a preparatory program that leads to university entrance in their own country.

High School Students

In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. 

Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to the chart below for program-specific requirements.

China
Senior Middle Two and Three results as well as a graduation certificate. Students may also be asked to report scores from the National College Entrance Examination of 70% or above grades.
English Language test scores are required.

India
Higher Secondary School Certificates awarded at XI or XII – with A, B or C grades.
English Language test scores may be required.

In addition to the General Admissions Requirements, grades XI and XII academic or advanced mathematics plus a minimum of one natural science are required. An additional science may be required, depending on the choice of major. 

Students interested in a Bachelor of Science program but lack the required mathematics and science background may register in a Bachelor of Arts program and complete either MATH 1102 and 1103 or MATH 1113 to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Psychology.

Career opportunities

  • Health professions (doctors, nurses, dentists, etc.)
  • Veterinarian (animal science)
  • Government and industry researcher in labs
  • Environmental scientist
  • Science communicator
  • Conservation biologist
  • Agriculture & aquaculture scientist
  • Biotechnology & biomedical engineer
  • Computational biologist
  • Education (science teachers, lab instructors, lecturers, etc.)

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