Bachelor of Science in Biology 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of the Fraser Valley |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,584 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain an excellent grounding in modern biology and obtain the working skills of a professional biologist with a UFV Bachelor of Science in Biology.

In your first and second year, you gain a foundational understanding of cell biology, biochemistry, and ecology/organism interactions. In your third and fourth year, you expand your knowledge through a wide range of upper-level courses. 

You may also choose to take advantage of extra-curricular learning opportunities through field trips, study tours, and directed studies. The UFV Biology faculty will support you every step of your academic journey — even in your own research undertakings.  

Customize your degree to your interests by choosing one of the following concentrations :

  • Pre-medicine/Pre-veterinary
  • Cellular, Molecular, and Genetics
  • Ecology and Biology of Organisms


The program:


  • offers you a rich lab-intensive experience for interactive, hands-on practice in laboratory and research skills.
  • encourages you to develop your own biology research, either with individual faculty guidance or as part of regular course material.
  • facilitates co-op placements and summer work experience with local companies and organizations.
  • prepares you for graduate or professional schools with concentrations in varied fields such as genetics, ecology, or pre-medicine.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain an excellent grounding in modern biology and obtain the working skills of a professional biologist with a UFV Bachelor of Science in Biology.

In your first and second year, you gain a foundational understanding of cell biology, biochemistry, and ecology/organism interactions. In your third and fourth year, you expand your knowledge through a wide range of upper-level courses. 

You may also choose to take advantage of extra-curricular learning opportunities through field trips, study tours, and directed studies. The UFV Biology faculty will support you every step of your academic journey — even in your own research undertakings.  

Customize your degree to your interests by choosing one of the following concentrations :

  • Pre-medicine/Pre-veterinary
  • Cellular, Molecular, and Genetics
  • Ecology and Biology of Organisms


The program:


  • offers you a rich lab-intensive experience for interactive, hands-on practice in laboratory and research skills.
  • encourages you to develop your own biology research, either with individual faculty guidance or as part of regular course material.
  • facilitates co-op placements and summer work experience with local companies and organizations.
  • prepares you for graduate or professional schools with concentrations in varied fields such as genetics, ecology, or pre-medicine.

Admission requirements

88+
6.5+
61+

The entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree will apply to the Biology program.

4 Years
Jan
May

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,960 CAD
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International Students

10,584 CAD
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University of the Fraser Valley offers 15 bachelor's degrees, including:

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Tuition fees and scholarships 

International undergraduate tuition fees are CA$16,620 (about US$12,319), while living and study costs, including books, supplies and accommodation, approximately amount to CA$30,800 (US$22,829). Find out more here . 


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Entry requirements at postgraduate level include a bachelor's degree in a related field, some work experience (if specified) and proficiency in English.


Average tuition fees for international students at postgraduate level range between CA$9,150 (approximately US$6,787) and CA$25,000 (US$18,546). 

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