BSc in Biology in Montague Canada | University of Prince Edward Island

The UPEI Biology Department has a longstanding commitment to empowering individuals by fostering a profound appreciation of the living world. Exploring the science behind flora and fauna brings intrinsic satisfaction while opening doors to diverse and rewarding career paths. Many students pursue our biology program as preparation for healthcare fields (including human and veterinary medicine, dentistry, and physiotherapy), where we provide excellent pre-professional training. Alternatively, graduates enter fields like environmental science, biotechnology, diagnostic laboratories, and beyond. Biology knowledge also serves as valuable preparation for careers in law, business, and other professions.

Our academic excellence stems from vigorous 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 other cutting-edge areas.