Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Honours BSc in Paleontology - Mississauga in Mississauga Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
|
Mississauga Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
61,720
(c. USD44,267.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Biology explores living organisms through observation and analysis of life's diversity. Its fundamental principles revolve around evolutionary concepts like natural selection and speciation. This field addresses critical issues including conservation, population growth, environmental concerns, healthcare, and disease management.
Biology graduates can pursue careers in education, government research (focusing on environmental challenges, wildlife conservation, or pollution control), private sector roles (in biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, or food production), and medical fields (including dental research and microbiological studies).
Eligible Biology Specialist students may apply for the competitive UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP), which involves mandatory professional preparation and a 12- to 16-month paid work placement. Participation extends degree completion to five years and incurs additional fees.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Six 4U/M courses, including:
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Biology (SBI4U)
- Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U) is recommended
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- English (ENG4U) or equivalent qualifications
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum scores required for the different TOEFL tests are:
Internet-based Test:
Minimum Requirement: total score of 100 + 22 on Writing
Discretionary Range: total score 89-99 + 22 on Writing
Cambridge Assessment English C1: Advanced or C2: Proficiency: A minimum overall score of 180, with at least 170 in each component.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): The minimum score required to meet our English facility requirement is an overall score of 70 and no part below 60.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): The minimum requirement is a total score of 4.5, and no part below 4.
Tuition
CAD
61,720