Honours BSc in Biology (Specialist) - 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 development. This field addresses critical global challenges like environmental preservation, population growth, contamination, healthcare, and illnesses.
Biology graduates can pursue diverse career paths including education, government research in environmental issues, resource management, wildlife conservation, contamination reduction, and pest management. Opportunities also exist in commercial sectors such as biological supply firms, pharmaceutical companies, food production, dairy manufacturing, and biotech enterprises, as well as in medical, dental, and related research fields focusing on physiology or microbiology. The Biology undergraduate advisor assists with course selection and program planning.
Practical biology education requires hands-on work with actual specimens, both living and preserved. Most Biology lab courses engage students in activities involving animals, plants, or microorganisms, which may include: field collection and preservation, dissection of preserved or humanely euthanized specimens (or properly sedated live specimens), and laboratory observations under CCAC-approved conditions. Completing Biology Specialists or Majors necessitates participation in these activities. Students uncomfortable with such practices should reconsider pursuing Biology at U of T Mississauga. Those in other programs seeking Biology courses with limited organism interaction should consult the Biology Undergraduate Advisor.