BA/BS in Biology

This Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology is taught at Algoma University's Sault Ste. Marie campus, combining lecture-based coursework with laboratory work and field research. Early courses establish general biology knowledge and the scientific method, while upper-year courses allow students to focus on areas such as ecology, physiology, and research methods; a health sciences specialization option draws on a defined list of credits across biology, chemistry, psychology, and the humanities and social sciences. Field-based study includes plant and animal research in the surrounding region. In the final year, students complete an honours thesis, working with a faculty supervisor on an independent research project. The program suits students with a strong interest in scientific inquiry and hands-on investigation of living systems. Graduates go on to careers and further study in areas including research, healthcare, environmental management and conservation, biotechnology, forensic science, and science communication, among other science-related fields.