Biology is the study of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution. Of all the sciences, biology is perhaps the most closely related to everyday life. We are exposed daily to news and documentary reports on biological topics such as genetic engineering, environmental conservation, pollution, disease and immunology, social and behavioural interactions and population growth.

The Biology at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its St. John's and St. John's Campus campuses in Canada, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 16,047 / year, with the next intake on September 3, 2026.
About Bachelor of Biology
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Biology at Memorial University of Newfoundland
Entry Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Credential
General Certificate of Secondary Education Transcript (Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-‘aama)
Required subject areas
- English
- Mathematics*
- Laboratory Science* (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
- Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language*
- Elective
*Students who are missing an eligible course in one of subject groups 2, 3 or 4, who apply for admission to a program that does not require completion of these courses, will be considered for general admission. In this case, an eligible course in subject groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be used to substitute the missing course. Students who are missing eligible courses in two subject areas should contact [email protected].
General admission criteria
Grade requirement
- Minimum average of 75% in the required subject areas, with a passing grade in each subject.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency for general admission may be demonstrated through a valid score on one of the following standardized tests taken within two years prior to the start of the semester of admission. Final results should be submitted based on the instructions listed with each test.
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Requirement: A minimum overall score of 115.
Submission: Upon receipt of your certified test results, you should send the results from your Duolingo account to Memorial University of Newfoundland.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Requirement: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic for UKVI, with at least a band 6 in reading and writing. General Training results are not acceptable.
Submission: Test report form should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE ACADEMIC)
Requirement: A minimum overall score of 60.
Submission: Score Report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Requirement: A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing.
Submission: Score Report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Biology
Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in biology have the option to declare a concentration in one of the following areas:
A bachelor of science degree, with a major in biology, prepares students for a variety of careers including:
Fee Information

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