Overview

Biology is the study of living organisms — from bacteria and cells, to plants and animals.

In your first year in the Biology (Hons) BSc programme from Toronto Metropolitan University , you’ll strengthen your math, research and science skills, developing a strong, flexible foundation1. An optional paid co-op, industry-oriented research and by completing an independent thesis project will provide valuable opportunities to gain experience.

Career possibilities:

Biotechnologist

Botanist

Environmental scientist

Geneticist

Molecular biologist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology

Botany

Cell Biology

Organic Chemistry

Probability and Statistics

Biochemistry

Zoology

Genetics

Ecology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

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For September programs: Apply by February 1 for guaranteed consideration. For January programs: Apply by October 15 for guaranteed consideration.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
Note: the minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70% range) will be determined subject to competition

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36815 CAD / year

≈ 36815 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7284 CAD / year

≈ 7284 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario: $7,284

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 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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