Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of the Fraser Valley

Gain an excellent grounding in modern biology and obtain the working skills of a professional biologist with a UFV Bachelor of Science in Biology.In your first and second year, you gain a foundational understanding of cell biology, biochemistry, and ecology/organism interactions. In your third and fourth year, you expand your knowledge through a wide range of upper-level courses. You may also choose to take advantage of extra-curricular learning opportunities through field trips, study tours, and directed studies. The UFV Biology faculty will support you every step of your academic journey - even in your own research undertakings. Customize your degree to your interests by choosing one of the following concentrations:Pre-medicine/Pre-veterinaryCellular, Molecular, and GeneticsEcology and Biology of OrganismsThe program:offers you a rich lab-intensive experience for interactive, hands-on practice in laboratory and research skills.encourages you to develop your own biology research, either with individual faculty guidance or as part of regular course material.facilitates co-op placements and summer work experience with local companies and organizations.prepares you for graduate or professional schools with concentrations in varied fields such as genetics, ecology, or pre-medicine.

Faculty of Science