Animal Biology Major,
Bachelor of Science
Highlights
Study animals in an ecological and evolutionary context. Learn all aspects of biology before specializing in animal and ecological areas in marine and terrestrial environments. The program involves extensive field and laboratory experiences.
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.
Admission Requirements
- English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Bachelor of Science majors have specific first year course requirements. It is strongly recommended that students become familiar with the prerequisite requirements for these courses before applying for admission. In general, the minimum prerequisite requirements for courses in the first year courses in the BSc programs are as follows:
| Major | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| Biology (all majors) General Science Chemistry Chemical Biology Environmental Chemistry | Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with C+ (or equivalent) or better Chemistry 11 (or equivalent) Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ (or equivalent) within the past 2 years Physics 11 (or equivalent), (or PHYS 1130) |
| Computing Science Mathematics Mathematical Sciences Physics | Chemistry 11 (or equivalent) Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ (or equivalent) within the past 2 years Physics 11 (or equivalent) |
Next Steps
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