Biology - BSc (Hons)
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time formats:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
High 70s
Faculty:
Faculty of Science
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
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Is this degree for you?
Biology is the study of living organisms — from bacteria and cells, to plants and animals. This program teaches concepts spanning from cellular structure and function, to the environment and bioinformatics, opening doors to a wide variety of future careers.
In your first year in the Biology degree program, you’ll strengthen your math, research and science skills, developing a strong, flexible foundation1. An optional paid co-op, industry-oriented research and by completing an independent thesis project will provide valuable opportunities to gain experience.
Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available
This is one of 3 bachelor of science programs (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Physics) that share a first-year foundation.
Optional specialization: Management Sciences
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
1st Semester
* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Career possibilities:
- Biotechnologist
- Botanist
- Environmental scientist
- Geneticist
- Molecular biologist
Employer possibilities:
- City of Toronto
- Locke Bio
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment
- Sanofi Pasteur
- University Health Network
Further education:
- Dentistry
- Law
- Medicine
- Molecular Science (MSc)
- Pharmacy
Biology alum is untangling the complex biological mechanisms that allow cancer cells to evade treatment
"The most important thing to me is wanting to feel like I'm contributing to this world in a positive way. I can see the implications of my research, and it feels like what I'm doing matters."
Essam Karam, Biology, Class of 2022
Read more: Understanding cancer on a molecular level
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 70% in each):
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- 2 of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,284 - $9,796
Out-of-province: $8,823 - $11,954
International: $36,815 - $36,875
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“Thanks to TMU’s supportive culture, I’ve attended conferences, researched coral reefs in Mexico and explored my career options.”
- Jacklyn Cunningham, Biology, Class of 2020
Welcome to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our 8 undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and experience, each leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science university degree. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow your knowledge, connect the dots and learn new skills in an innovative and collaborative scientific community at TMU.
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