Bachelor of Science [B.SC] (Biology)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake JAN
  • Minimum GPA 70

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 120 CAD 20,000

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-07
2023-10-01

Program Description

  • The BSc in Biology at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is a 4-year program with Honors.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • Students will have the opportunity to apply to the Co-operative Education Program.
  • In Biology, joint programs are also available in:
    • Biology / behavioral neuroscience (B.Sc. honors)
    • Biochemistry/cell biology (B.Sc. honors)
    • Biology/Earth sciences (B.Sc. honors)
    • Biology/psychology (B.Sc. honors)
    • Biology/statistics (B.Sc. honors)
  • Students pursuing a B.SC in biology have the option to declare a concentration in one of the following areas:
    • Applied ecology and conservation
    • Aquatic life
    • Biological tools and techniques
    • Biology for health professions
    • Comparative biology
    • Evolutionary ecology
    • Molecular, microbial, and cell biology
  • Biology is the study of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. 
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 16:1.
  • The students may have job opportunities in:
    • Horticulturist
    • Science teacher
    • Veterinarian
  • The acceptance rate of the Memorial University of Newfoundland is 67%.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 
  • Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
  • Subjects required: English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language.
  • Students required a minimum overall grade of 70% in the required subject areas.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Students must have one of the following:
    • Higher Secondary Certificate
    • Indian School Certificate
    • Intermediate Examination Certificate
    • All India or Delhi Senior School Certificate
    • Pre-University Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Subjects required: English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language.
  • Students must have a minimum overall grade of 50% in the required subject areas.
    Language Requirements:
    • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL Scores. 

    Extra Notes

    Required Document List

    The following are the required documents:
    • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
    • Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
    • Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details the reason for pursuing graduate studies with this department and their research interests.
    • Statement of Intent: 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.