Program highlights
Honours stream
Hands-on experience — laboratory and field work encourages hands-on and practical learning
Research opportunities ― get engaged in innovative research projects
Get graduate study ready — acquire the experience necessary to pursue a master's degree or doctorate
Well-rounded foundation — discover a wide range of ideas beyond your area of study
Study living systems by exploring the structure and function of cells and the lifecycles, adaptations and habitats of organisms. Pursue your interests through courses in anatomy, physiology, genetics, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, ecology and evolution. Graduates may apply to become a member of the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists.
Enhance your biology major through hands-on, practical learning experiences. Enjoy the flexibility to specialize your degree further by completing concentrations in cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, or ecology and evolution.
Career possibilities
- Dentist, vet, physician or pharmacist*
- Genetic counsellor*
- Laboratory technician
- Field research technician
- Research scientist*
- Food quality inspector
- Wetland ecologist
- Biotechnologist
* additional education, experience and/or training required
Admission requirements and costs
Curriculum and courses
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Mount Royal offers two bachelor's degrees in Science and Technology: The Bachelor of Computer Information Systems and the Bachelor of Science with majors in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Science and Geology.
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