Overview

The Chemical Biology course from Thompson Rivers University students learn to apply chemical principles and knowledge to biological applications, and study both chemistry and biology before specializing in various aspects of chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology.

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 26.0202). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

Career opportunities:

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Biology
Biology of the Environment
Biology of Humans
Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology
Cell Biology
The Evolution and Ecology of Land Plants
Evolution of Animal Body Plans
Immunology
Microbial Ecology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology View 185 other Bachelors in Biology in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Once you begin an online application, you can save it and return as often as you like prior to your final submission
Submitting an online application requires a credit card to pay the non-refundable application fee
When we receive your application you will be contacted by TRU Admissions with directions regarding further required documentation (such as high school grades, transcripts, etc.) and any additional programme fees.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26250 CAD / year

≈ 26250 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4860 CAD / year

≈ 4860 CAD / year

Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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Living costs

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