Overview

The Biology programme at the University of Northern British Columbia offers a broad-based scientific education that explores the fundamental concepts of contemporary life sciences. Students engage with diverse biological scales, ranging from molecular and cellular structures to the complex dynamics of populations and communities.

This degree is specifically designed to provide high levels of flexibility, allowing undergraduates to tailor their studies toward specific interests such as microbial, plant, fish, or wildlife biology. The curriculum places a significant emphasis on the northern environment, examining how flora and fauna adapt to temperate and arctic conditions through physiological and behavioural modifications.

Key facts

The institution leverages its unique geographical location to provide students with unparalleled access to northern ecosystems. This setting serves as a living laboratory for studying the biochemical and morphological adaptations of species living in high-latitude environments, making the learning experience both practical and distinctive.

Students can choose to enhance their degree by selecting an Area of Specialization, such as Applied Ecology, Zoology, or Cell Biology and Genetics. These pathways allow for deeper expertise in specific sub-disciplines, supported by a faculty of experienced researchers and professors who lead advancements in environmental and natural resource studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field Biology and Natural History
Applied Ecology
Ecology and Evolution
Zoology
Botany and Mycology
Cell Biology and Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

125 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Terrace, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Except for first-entry professional programs, first-year first-entry students are admitted to UNBC by their degree outcome of interest, and must indicate at least their first choice of Degree Group (for example Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) on their application form.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32500 CAD / year

≈ 32500 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6500 CAD / year

≈ 6500 CAD / year

Funding

Loans:

Government student loans are available to students who can demonstrate financial need. Therefore, funds are loaned only to students whose financial resources from parents, summer employment, part-time work, and other sources do not cover the estimated cost of their education.

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