Biology

Get your hands dirty in the laboratory and in the field while you study all aspects of living things and their processes. You’ll gain an excellent foundation in all fields of biology while learning the practical skills of a working biologist. Within the Biology program, you can choose to focus on a number of subject areas, including ecology, cell and developmental biology, and physiology.

This program is also offered at UBC's Vancouver Campus

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Why this program?

• Tap into research opportunities and the expertise of renowned professors in the field
• Take advantage of world-class research facilities, including the Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystem Services
• Benefit from hands-on and in-the-field learning

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

Degree-specific requirements: Science

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English
• A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
• A Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics

Grade 11

• A Grade 11 Chemistry

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation
• Sciences