Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Microbiology in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria
University of Victoria
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
31,722
(c. USD22,752.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Explore microscopic life forms invisible to the naked eye. Master technical abilities through our practical laboratory courses. Get career-ready with our cooperative education program. Work alongside faculty mentors to perform original research.
Microbiology examines organisms too tiny to observe without magnification. These microbes - including bacteria, viruses, archaea, and single-celled eukaryotes - thrive in diverse environments, from polar ice to volcanic vents, from human digestive systems to underground rock layers, from clean waterways to contaminated wetlands.
This field encompasses all biological sciences and underpins molecular biology and biotech advancements. Many human illnesses originate from microorganisms. Students pursuing molecular biology, pharmaceutical research, healthcare, or biotechnology often choose Microbiology as their academic focus.
Career Paths
Healthcare practitioner, Biotechnology specialist, Disease investigator, Food safety inspector, Animal doctor, Research scientist
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
completion of four years of full-time academic studies in which all language of instruction is English, at a high school or post-secondary institution in a recognized English-speaking country
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
31,722