Biology University of the Fraser Valley

Overview

Through the Biology BSc program from University of the Fraser Valley you will 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.

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.

Career opportunities:

The Conference Board of BC reports that careers requiring knowledge of natural sciences offer a low unemployment rate and rising wages.

Biology degree holders are well placed to compete for entry-level positions in a variety of employment areas including land management, environmental protection, fish and wildlife service, the food and drug sector, geographical survey, health agencies, or agriculture.

A Biology degree is the essential starting point for graduate studies in various fields of biology, including biotechnology, environmental toxicology, neuroscience, ecology, and microbiology.