Honours BSc in Biotechnology (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 formation. This scientific discipline 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 students with course selection and program planning. Authentic biological education requires hands-on examination of actual specimens, both living and deceased. Accordingly, most Biology lab courses engage students in various activities involving animals, plants, or microorganisms: gathering and preserving field specimens, working with preserved or humanely euthanized samples (or properly sedated live specimens), and conducting observations and measurements under laboratory conditions meeting Canadian Council of Animal Care standards. Students pursuing Biology Specialists or Majors will regularly participate in such activities. Those with ethical concerns about these practices should reconsider majoring or specializing in Biology at U of T Mississauga. Non-Biology students seeking courses with limited organism interaction should consult the Biology Undergraduate Advisor.