Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biology)

York University

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biology)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 3 years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification English
  • Program Level Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake Winter, Summer, and Fall
  • Minimum GPA 5
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
INR 8,551 INR 1,869,050

Program Description

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology at York University is offered as 3 years teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • BSc in Biology is the first bilingual program in Southern Ontario to offer courses in English and French.
  • This program is for those interested in conservation biology, animal behavior, ecology, and other areas of biology.
  • The courses studied by students in their first year include:
    • Introduction to Statistical Methods
    • Cells, Molecular Biology, and Genetics
    • Energy, Physical Sciences, and the Environment
    • A French or English language course (depending on their current language abilities)
    • A social science or humanities course of their choice
  • As a Glendon student, they can also take biology classes on the Keele campus, in York's oldest science program, where many professors are employed, who are world-renowned for their teaching and research.
  • Small classes at Glendon provide students with a personalized experience and cutting-edge research opportunities that are rare during undergraduate study.
  • The program includes advanced research opportunities that are rarely offered at the undergraduate level.
  • Students will get the opportunity to regularly test research, learn theory through practice (for example, on-campus insect sampling) and help drive entrepreneurship and innovation in their field.
  • Glendon helps students to develop a well-rounded academic base, an area of academic focus, and a set of skills including critical thinking, research, and communications.
  • The average salary goes up to 44,000 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  •  Students must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) degree.
  •  Students must have to complete the following course such as:
    • English (ENG4U)
    • Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or French (FRA4U)
    • Biology (SBI4U)
    • Chemistry (SCH4U)
    •  And two additional 4U or M courses - recommendation (s) below:
      • SPH4U
      • 4U French
  • To gain admission to this program, the student’s academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.
Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
  • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
  • Intermediate Examination Certificate
  • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • Students also have to complete the Grade XII biology, chemistry, and math.
  • Students are also required to complete the Grade XII physics and Grade XII, French.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following Documents are required to attend this program:
  • Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
  • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and references should submit along with the application system.
  • Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
  • Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.