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Biology explores the science of living organisms. Never before has this field played such a crucial role in human existence and Earth's future. Biological research has wide-ranging impacts: from comprehending human physiology to enhancing healthcare and environmental resources, addressing ethical dilemmas, and understanding Earth's interconnected ecosystems. Groundbreaking developments in biology emerge regularly as researchers globally employ innovative methods and theories.
The University of Toronto's St. George campus boasts an exceptional concentration of faculty members engaged in cutting-edge biological research and education. While the Faculty of Arts and Science lacks a unified biology department, professors from Cell & Systems Biology (CSB) and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB) deliver comprehensive biology instruction from basic to advanced levels. These departments provide individual programs and courses while collaboratively offering Biology programs. Their joint initiatives include Biology (Specialist, Major, Minor), Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (Specialist), and Genome Biology (Major). The Genome Biology program additionally involves Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, while Bioinformatics & Computational Biology includes Biochemistry and Computer Science departments.
Prospective students should review the Cell & Systems Biology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology sections in this Calendar for courses covering bioinformatics, molecular biology, environmental conservation, developmental biology, genetics, physiology, and related fields. The Biology programs' varied curriculum enables students to tailor their studies to align with individual interests and professional goals.