About the course

The B.Sc. Major in Biology is a foundational degree program strongly grounded in scientific methodology and practical skills. The structure and breadth of courses offered is designed to equip graduates with a high level of competency in the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for competitive entry into the workforce in a wide range of fields. Graduates will also be well prepared for entry into a professional school or graduate studies program.

　　Central to this program is the provision of a lab intensive experience where students learn first-hand, the appropriate use of equipment and techniques to investigate living organisms and how they function. Upper level courses build upon the core knowledge and skills developed in 1st and 2nd Year, allowing the exploration of more advanced biological concepts and practical techniques. This culminates in a community focused research or directed studies project which requires students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Richmond
Spring (January), 2024	Surrey
Spring (January), 2024	Langley
Spring (January), 2024	Cloverdale
Spring (January), 2024	Surrey
Summer (May), 2024	Richmond
Summer (May), 2024	Surrey
Summer (May), 2024	Cloverdale
Summer (May), 2024	Langley
Summer (May), 2024	Surrey
Fall (September), 2024	Richmond
Fall (September), 2024	Surrey
Fall (September), 2024	Cloverdale
Fall (September), 2024	Langley
Fall (September), 2024	Surrey
Spring (January), 2025	Richmond
Spring (January), 2025	Surrey
Spring (January), 2025	Cloverdale
Spring (January), 2025	Langley
Spring (January), 2025	Surrey
Summer (May), 2025	Richmond
Summer (May), 2025	Surrey
Summer (May), 2025	Cloverdale
Summer (May), 2025	Langley
Summer (May), 2025	Surrey
Fall (September), 2025	Cloverdale
Fall (September), 2025	Langley
Fall (September), 2025	Richmond
Fall (September), 2025	Surrey
Fall (September), 2025	Surrey
Spring (January), 2026	Cloverdale
Spring (January), 2026	Langley
Spring (January), 2026	Richmond
Spring (January), 2026	Surrey
Spring (January), 2026	Surrey
Summer (May), 2026	Cloverdale
Summer (May), 2026	Langley
Summer (May), 2026	Richmond
Summer (May), 2026	Surrey
Summer (May), 2026	Surrey

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kwantlen Polytechnic University

High School Courses

　　Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)

　　As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+

　　Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)

　　Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)

　　For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade ? whichever is higher ? for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

　　Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.

　　Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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