Why study Biological Sciences?
If you are drawn to the life sciences and have varied interests, you will find the Biological Sciences major (or minor) an excellent choice. Whether your interest lies in animal, plant, or human life, this degree is designed to provide a broad view of the life sciences and allows for customization and flexibility with courses and program direction.
The Biological Sciences program is only available in the BSc General degree or the BSc/BEd Combined degree.
Why take the BSc General degree?
The Bachelor of Science General degree offers a wide variety of majors and minors, allowing you to create a diversified degree based on your interests. Majors must be in Science, but minors can also be from courses offered by Arts; Business; or Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences. You can also take a double major in Science.
Why study Science at the University of Alberta?
The Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta delivers high-quality programs that investigate, explain, and explore the real science behind issues that affect our daily lives. With nearly 60 degree programs in 39 subject areas, we are one of the most comprehensive science faculties in Canada, with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, opportunities for undergraduate research, and professors who are leading researchers in their fields
Possible Careers
- Bacteriologist
- Biological Technician
- Biologist
- Botanist
- Cancer Researcher
- Conservationist
- Cytologist
- Ecologist
- Entomologist
- Environmental Education Specialist
- Forensic Laboratory Analyst
- Geneticist
- Healthcare Professions
- Hydrologist
- Ichthyologist
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Parasitologist
- Research Scientist
- Virologist
- Zoologist
