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UPEI's Biology Department has a longstanding commitment to empowering individuals by fostering a profound appreciation of the living world. Exploring the science behind plants and animals is intrinsically valuable, while simultaneously opening doors to diverse and rewarding career paths. Many students pursue biology as a stepping stone to healthcare fields (including human and veterinary medicine, dentistry, and physiotherapy), where we provide excellent pre-professional preparation. Alternatively, graduates may enter fields like environmental science, biotechnology, lab diagnostics, and beyond. Biology knowledge also serves as a valuable foundation for careers in law, business, and other professions.
Our academic excellence stems from robust research initiatives. Faculty members secure funding from prestigious organizations including NSERC, CFI, AIF, CIHR, and PEIHRI. Research specialties span neurobiology, Arctic insect ecology, cancer biology, watershed studies, pollination science, coastal ecosystems, animal habitat conservation, cardiovascular physiology, aquatic toxicology, and plant genetics, among others.