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Find inspiration in the wonders of life. Delve into the exploration of living systems across all scales, from cellular mechanisms and organismal functions to ecological relationships. Establish a solid foundation in core concepts before specializing in areas aligned with your career aspirations.
Our Biology Department boasts cutting-edge teaching laboratories where you'll master essential research techniques. Intimate class settings promote meaningful mentorship with faculty. As a Biology major, you'll complete the foundational curriculum while customizing your studies with elective courses. Through hands-on labs, engaging lectures, and interactive sessions, you will: Examine genetic regulation of cellular and organismal processes. Tackle both theoretical and practical research challenges. Investigate the molecular and structural foundations of life. Discover patterns of evolution, biological diversity, and ecological systems. Gain comprehensive experience in scientific research methods
Additional Requirements for Cegep Students: Mathematics 103 or 201-NYA and 203 or 201-NYB and 105 or 201-NYC; Physics 101 or 203-NYA and 201 or 203-NYB and 301 or 203-NYC; Chemistry 101 or 202-NYA and 201 or 202-NYB; Biology 301 or 101-NYA or Natural Science DEC or DEC integre en sciences, lettres et arts. Minimum Cut-off Averages: Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs. Quebec Cegep (CRC): 23.000 (Honours: 28.000); Canadian High Schools: 75 per cent (Honours: 85 per cent); U.S. High Schools: 2.8 (Honours: 3.3); University Transfers: C+ (Honours: B+); International Bacc. (IB): 28 (Honours: 33); Bacc. Français: 11/20 (Honours: 14/20); Science programs require completion of Serie S (Sciences) Bacc. Francais. Make sure you also meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements. Quebec: You must complete a two-year, pre-university program or a three-year professional DEC (Diplome detudes collégiales). CRC minimum requirements for admission vary between 19.000 and 30.000; however, based on space availability, students below this average may be considered. Other parts of Canada: You must be a high school graduate, depending on which province you are from. Applicant from other countries must have the requirements equivalent to Canada. English language requirements: Direct Admission: TOEFL (paper-based) score between 540 and 576. Conditional Admission: TOEFL (paper-based) score between 505 and 539; MELAB minimum score of 74, 2 on speaking tests; CAEL minimum score of 50; CAE minimum score of C; CPE (advanced qualification for proficient users only) minimum score of C.