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Biology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Why choose Biology at UVic?

Study living systems from genes and neurons to forests and oceans. At UVic, you’ll gain real-world skills through fieldwork, lab research and paid co-op terms that connect classroom learning to global careers. Live and learn on Vancouver Island—one of Canada’s most biodiverse regions—and join a community that’s curious, supportive and hands-on.

Customize your Biology degree

Pair Biology with

  • Earth Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics or
  • Psychology.

Or choose a concentration

  • Forest Biology 
  • Marine Biology 
  • Neurobiology 

Hands-on learning

Co-operative Education (Co-op)

  • Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
  • Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
  • On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
  • Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.

Examples of Biology Co-op roles:

  • Assistant Wildlife Biologist – Parks Canada
  • Pelagic Ecosystems Research Assistant – Fisheries & Oceans Canada
  • Junior Wildlife Rehabilitator – BC SPCA Wild ARC
  • Naturalist / Guide – Marine Science Centre

Facilities & research centres

Take classes and conduct research in Biology's research facilities:

 is a year-round research facility on the west coast of Vancouver Island. It offers year-round educational opportunities for students from UVic and other member institutions.

Student life & community

Build friendships, find your people and grow alongside classmates through student groups and communities that help you feel at home.

Inspiring courses

  • Principles of Genetics
  • Survey of Invertebrates
  • Biology of Land Plants
  • Cell Biology
  • Animal Behaviour

Famous UVic Biology grad

UVic Biology grad , National Geographic photographer and filmmaker, turned his studies into a career protecting wildlife worldwide.

Possible careers

What can you do with a biology degree? Here are a few jobs that relate to the skills and competencies you will learn in the program:

  • Conservation officer
  • Environmental educator
  • Fisheries biologist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Science writer
  • Wildlife biologist

Learn more about what careers you can do with a degree in biology.

Career outcomes

All UVic co-op students

  • 70% of co-op students graduated with a job offer in hand
  • 42% of eligible students took part in co-op
  • 16% of these students found their post-graduation position because of their co-op experience

All UVic grads

  • 48% of graduating students received a job offer before graduation
  • 83% found career-related positions in their chosen field
  • 48% received a salary of more than $50,000 a year
  • 52% found work in Greater 樱花影视

International students

Get Canadian work experience after you graduate

  • Full-time international students who graduate from a bachelor’s degree program at UVic may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit in Canada for up to three years.
  • Refer to the for eligibility criteria.

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Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

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Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).

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