Biology Mount Allison University

Overview

The Biology programme at Mount Allison University provides an extensive exploration into the scientific study of living things, focusing on their origins, structures, and functions. Students engage with a curriculum that spans multiple essential disciplines, including cell biology, ecology, genetics, evolution, and the diversity of plants and animals.

This programme is designed to foster a deep understanding of the general principles and techniques that define modern biological sciences. By encouraging independent study and self-directed learning, the faculty prepares students for advanced academic pursuits or professional careers in various scientific sectors.

Why Biology at Mount Allison University?

Mount Allison University has been recognised as home to one of the top 20 biology programmes in Canada according to national rankings. The institution is celebrated for its commitment to undergraduate research, providing students with early access to sophisticated laboratory environments and faculty-led projects.

Students benefit from exceptional facilities such as the Harold Crabtree Aqualab for aquatic sciences and the Digital Microscopy Facility. These centres allow for high-level training in scanning electron microscopy and 3D printing, ensuring graduates possess the technical proficiency required in the modern scientific workforce.

The Environmental Analysis and Stable Isotope Laboratory further enhances the learning experience by offering quantitative analysis of environmental processes. This unique combination of field-based research and lab studies reflects real-world conditions, making the learning environment both practical and academically rigorous.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 21800 per year
• National fee: CAD 10800 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build foundational knowledge before allowing for specialised exploration in upper years. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Organismal Biology
• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry
• Foundations of Biology

Year 2

• Ecology
• Genetics and Evolution
• Statistics
• Form and Function

Upper-year modules allow for deeper specialisation in specific areas of interest:

• Marine Biology
• Aquaculture
• Developmental Biology
• Applied Genetics
• Environmental Microbiology
• Ornithology
• Ecotoxicology
• Field Ecology
• Native Flora
• Biogeography
• Animal and Human Physiology
• Applied and Theoretical Ecology
• Human Physiology
• Genes, Cells, and Disease
• Neurophysiology
• Molecular Immunology
• Human Anatomy
• Coastal Marine Biology
• Conservation Biology

Careers with Biology

Graduates of the Biology programme are well-equipped for diverse professional paths due to their extensive laboratory experience and critical thinking skills. Many alumni pursue further education in competitive fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.

The degree also prepares students for immediate entry into various industries, including healthcare, government research, and environmental consultancy. Common roles for graduates include medical researcher, epidemiologist, wildlife biologist, and health policy analyst.

Other successful career destinations involve positions as microbiologists, zoologists, or education professionals. The strong academic reputation of the university ensures that graduates are highly regarded by employers across both the public and private sectors.