BSc in Biology - General 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 offers intrinsic satisfaction while simultaneously opening doors to diverse and rewarding career paths. Many students pursue our biology program as preparation for healthcare fields (including human/veterinary medicine, dentistry, and physiotherapy), where we provide excellent pre-professional training. Alternatively, graduates may enter environmental science, biotechnology, diagnostic laboratories, or numerous other fields. Biology alumni frequently leverage their scientific knowledge in unexpected professions like law or business, where biological literacy becomes a valuable advantage.

Our academic excellence stems directly from vibrant research initiatives. Faculty members secure funding from prestigious organizations including NSERC, CFI, AIF, CIHR, and PEIHRI. Their investigations span neurobiology, Arctic insect ecosystems, cancer research, watershed dynamics, pollination science, coastal ecology, animal habitat studies, cardiovascular physiology, aquatic toxicology, plant genetics, and beyond.