Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biology in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
33,220
(c. USD23,826.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology degree offers a comprehensive grounding in Biology along with Chemistry and Mathematics. Students can specialize through concentrations in Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Genetics, Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity, or Anatomy and Physiology. This BSc program serves as excellent preparation for graduate studies in Biology or professional programs in health and environmental sciences, including veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, and medical school. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory work, enhancing skills in experimental design, technical procedures, data analysis, critical thinking, and scientific communication. Advanced students have opportunities to participate in leading-edge research projects within the department.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have the following:
- Minimum admission range in mid 70s.
- Competitive admission range in mid 80s.
- English, Chemistry and Advanced Functions at 60%.
- Biology at 70%.
- Biology and Mathematics also requires Calculus and Vectors at 60%.
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average.
International Baccalaureate Requirements
- HL or SL English at 3.
- HL or SL Biology at 4.
- HL or SL Chemistry at 3.
- HL or SL Mathematics at 3.
- IB Minimum Score: 26.
English Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component; Paper-based testing: 560 or higher.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - An academic score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - 70 overall or higher (each band 60 or higher).
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 overall or higher.
Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) - Overall score of 176.
Tuition
CAD
33,220