Saskatoon,
SK,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Toxicology in Saskatoon Canada | University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
|
Saskatoon Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
31,983
(c. USD22,955.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Toxicology examines harmful substances and their impacts. This field explores how chemical and physical agents negatively affect living organisms and ecosystems. You'll learn about toxin behavior in biological systems and the environment, their damaging consequences for individuals and populations, and methods for detecting and evaluating these risks. The curriculum covers environmental contaminants, their distribution through air, soil, and water systems, plus safety evaluations and regulations for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals.
Graduates in toxicology find career opportunities in diverse sectors including:
Environmental consulting and risk analysis
Resource management (for corporations or municipal agencies)
Government scientific or regulatory roles
Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural, and chemical industry research
Food and water safety evaluation
Workplace health protection
Forensic science investigations
Preparation for professional degrees (Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, etc.) or advanced studies in Toxicology and related disciplines
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program, or who are undecided about which program they are interested in, are encouraged to take Foundations of Mathematics 30. Students interested in the Bachelor of Science program are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 30.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59
Tuition
CAD
31,983