Honours BSc in Biology - Mississauga in Mississauga Canada | University of Toronto

Biology explores living organisms and examines the interconnectedness of life through observation and analysis. Its fundamental principles rest on evolutionary theories, particularly natural selection and species formation. This field addresses critical global challenges like environmental preservation, population growth, contamination, healthcare, and illnesses.
Biology graduates can pursue diverse career paths such as education, government research focusing on ecological issues, resource management, wildlife conservation, contamination reduction, and pest management. Opportunities also exist in commercial sectors like biological supply firms, pharmaceutical companies, food production, dairy manufacturing, and biotech enterprises, as well as in medical, dental, and associated research fields involving physiology or microbiology. The Biology undergraduate advisor assists with course selection and program planning.
Practical biology education requires hands-on examination of actual specimens, both living and deceased. Most Biology lab courses consequently engage students in various activities with animals, plants, or microbes, which may include: gathering and preserving field specimens, working with preserved or humanely euthanized samples (or properly sedated live specimens), and conducting observations and measurements on lab-maintained organisms following Canadian Council of Animal Care guidelines. Completing Biology specialization or major programs necessitates participation in these activities. Students uncomfortable with such practices should reconsider pursuing Biology majors or specializations at U of T Mississauga. Those in non-Biology programs seeking courses with limited organism interaction should consult the Biology Undergraduate Advisor.