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Overview Majors of Biological Sciences program at Thompson Rivers University BiologyBuild a strong foundation in all aspects of biology with maximum flexibility. Students can choose courses to match their interests giving them the ability to tailor their education. The program involves extensive field and laboratory experiences.Animal biologyStudy animals in an ecological and evolutionary context. Learn all aspects of biology before specializing in animal and ecological areas in marine and terrestrial environments. Ecology and environmental biologyAcquire knowledge in the many facets of ecology and conservation biology. Students receive a strong grounding in all aspects of biology before specializing in terrestrial or marine ecology. Cellular, molecular and microbial biologyObtain extensive exposure to the cutting edge of modern biology focusing on biology at the smallest scale. Chemical biologyCombines chemistry and molecular biology in a way that prepares students for the explosion of knowledge of life at the molecular level. Careers Graduates have gone on to successful careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, medical genetics, university, elementary and high school teaching, dentistry, wildlife biology, physiotherapy, pharmacy, biotechnology, chiropractic, optometry, microbiology, conservation and land management, marine biology, toxicology, bioengineering, molecular biology and more.

In the Biological Sciences program at Thompson Rivers University study living organisms with teaching-focused, hands-on degrees that lead to many options for employment, research or graduate study.

Disciplines

MicrobiologyBiologyGenetics

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 88

Other Requirements

1English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with C+ (or equivalent) or betterChemistry 11 (or equivalent)Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ (or equivalent) within the past 2 yearsPhysics 11 (or equivalent), (or PHYS 1130)

Biological Sciences