Overview

The Biology program of University of New Brunswick allows students to pursue postgraduate research and training in biology at both the MSc and PhD levels in Saint John.

The campus offers a choice of general studies or zoology. Each is based on a set of required courses plus a number of electives. We emphasize whole organism biology and ecology.

Individual interests

A BSc. in general biology is very flexible and can be tailored to your individual interests as well as toward any entrance requirements for professional schools.

At the end of your program in general biology, you will be a trained biologist with a background in botany, ecology, zoology and physiology.

Career paths

biology

medicine

dentistry

veterinary college

pharmacy

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Principles
Anatomy & Physiology
Pathophysiology
Applications in Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Advanced Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint John, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Official or notarized transcripts/grades for all secondary or high school, colleges and universities you have attended.

If applicable, submit the results from any academic tests you have taken, such as SAT, ACT, Cambridge ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels, CXC or others.

If you are applying for direct admission to an undergraduate program at UNB and are not exempt from our English language requirements, submit your English language proficiency test score.

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Tuition Fees

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20559 CAD / year

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8951 CAD / year

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