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The Honours B.Sc. in Biological Sciences offers a customized program that aligns with your academic interests and professional aspirations.
This major provides a comprehensive exploration of biology across multiple scales – from microscopic molecules to entire populations. You'll examine living organisms, their evolutionary processes, ecological relationships, and environmental dependencies. The program's diverse subject areas offer adaptable learning paths, enabling you to shape your studies according to your specific interests.
Develop fundamental biological science competencies through coursework in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, evolutionary studies, physiology, ecology, and statistical analysis. Enhance your education through international study opportunities or by complementing your major with a minor in arts, social sciences, other sciences, or business disciplines.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).