Antigonish,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biology in Antigonish Canada | St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
|
Antigonish Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,876
(c. USD14,255.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Biology explores the study of living organisms and how they interact with their environment. At StFX, our comprehensive program blends classroom instruction, fieldwork, and laboratory research to provide insights into life's structures and processes - from microscopic cells to worldwide ecosystems. Join us in investigating the science of life as we examine our planet and humanity's impact on the global ecosystem.
StFX students gain in-depth knowledge through interactive courses taught by passionate professors who foster exploration of cutting-edge biological concepts. Our program extends beyond traditional learning, utilizing the university's unique location to include practical field studies that give students real-world experience.
The field of biology offers remarkable diversity. To help students specialize, our Biology Department provides six focused concentrations:
Health Sciences
Ecology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Animal Biology
Plant Biology
Aquatic Biology
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
English 12 Pre Calculus 12 or Calculus 12 two of Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 and one other university preparatory course
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diplomawith a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.
Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3.
Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.
For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admissionmust have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
IELTS - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band.
CAEL - 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band.
Pearson Test of English - Academic - 60 overall with no score below 50.
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diplomawith a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.
Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3.
Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.
For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admissionmust have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
IELTS - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band.
CAEL - 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band.
Pearson Test of English - Academic - 60 overall with no score below 50.
Tuition
CAD
19,876