BA/BS in Biology is a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences programme offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,122 per credit (CAD 956 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 956 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,122 / credit
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Bachelor of Science program in Biology, offered at Mount Saint Vincent University's Halifax campus, covers the fundamental concepts of life across forms ranging from microbes to complex animals and plants. Coursework spans genetics, cellular and molecular biology, morphology, physiology, development, and ecology, building a supporting background in chemistry and physics alongside transferable skills in analytical thinking, problem solving, data analysis and interpretation, and written and oral communication of results. Students complete the degree as a BSc or BSc Honours after four years of study, and Biology can also be taken as a combined major, concentration, or minor alongside another subject. Students interested in the honours route first undertake directed research projects with faculty to explore areas of specialization -- department research groups work in plant biology, animal science, and microbial biology -- before committing to a thesis topic, with admission to honours following an annual application deadline. The program suits students seeking broad training in the life sciences with the option to pursue faculty-supervised research, whether as preparation for graduate study or for further work in biology-related fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Biology BSc follows Mount Saint Vincent University's general undergraduate requirements: the program's own page directs applicants to sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6 of the Undergraduate Academic Calendar rather than stating Biology-specific criteria. Canadian high school applicants are assessed on their Grade 12 academic courses, with the required subjects varying by province; international secondary-school applicants need an average of at least 70% across their five best final-year academic subjects, and transfer applicants an overall GPA of 2.0. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency: MSVU accepts IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86-92 (no section below 21), PTE 59 (no band below 54), CAEL 60, Duolingo English Test 115 (no subscore below 95), or Oxford ELLT 7.0.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to Mount Saint Vincent University, which runs three intakes a year: for January 2027 entry the domestic deadline is December 1, 2026; May 2027 entry closes April 1, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes August 2, 2027, with the Bachelor of Education programme closing earlier, December 7, 2026, for both domestic and international applicants. International applicants face the same three intakes: January 2027 entry closes November 6, 2026 (extended from an earlier September 15, 2026 date); May 2027 entry closes January 4, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes May 3, 2027. Admission is deadline-based, not rolling, though late applications are considered only if space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
