BA/BS in Biology is a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences programme offered by Burman University in Lacombe, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,880 per year (CAD 17,310 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 17,310 / year
International tuition: CAD 20,880 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Burman University's Biology program leads to a Bachelor of Science built around discussion-based classes paired with laboratory work and field study, completed either as a three-year program or as a four-year degree. The four-year route offers three specialization tracks: a Bio-Medical track centred on human biology through courses such as anatomy, physiology, immunology, and molecular biology, aimed at students heading into health professions; an Environmental Science track aimed at careers with environmental organizations and government agencies; and a Pre-Med Lifestyle Medicine and Flourishing track that pairs pre-medical prerequisites with study of evidence-based wellness practices. Coursework includes research projects and field trips to varied environments, including the Rocky Mountains, the Arctic, Costa Rica's rainforests, and Canadian coastal regions. The program suits students aiming at medicine, dentistry, nursing, or other allied-health professions, those planning graduate study or research careers in the biological sciences, students targeting environmental-science careers, and those seeking entry-level science employment straight out of the shorter degree option.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Biology follows Burman University's general undergraduate admission requirements, since its own admissions page defers to the institution-wide standard: completion of high school with English 30-1 (or equivalent) at a minimum of 60%, four further grade 12 courses of which three must be academic, and an overall average of 60% with no individual grade below 55%. Burman's program-specific requirements page adds three required courses for Biology: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and Math 30-1; Physics 30 is suggested but not mandatory. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Burman's English proficiency standard: IELTS Academic overall 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83 (560 paper-based), CAEL 70, PTE Academic 58, or Duolingo English Test 110; English 30-1 at 60% or one year of full-time study at an English-medium institution also satisfies it. No portfolio, interview, or work-experience requirement is stated for this program.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Burman University does not publish a fixed application-closing date for domestic applicants; admission is described as non-competitive and there is no deadline to accept an offer, so in practice domestic admission runs on a rolling basis. The one concrete date found applies to international applicants: for Fall intake, students other than those from the USA must have documents submitted and financial clearance arranged by 8 May, though this figure was published for the Fall 2026 intake and Burman has not yet posted an equivalent date for Fall 2027. No named application service is used; applicants apply directly to Burman (Albertans via ApplyAlberta, others via Burman's own form). No programme-specific deadlines were found for Education, Music, or other majors beyond this general international documents deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
