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BA/BS in Baccalauréat en biologie

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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BA/BS in Baccalauréat en biologie is a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences programme taught at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Biological Sciences
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 25,000 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Bachelor's degree in biology at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 90-credit, on-campus program with admission in fall and winter terms. The program trains well-rounded biologists for the job market or graduate studies, combining general biological training with practice- and application-focused coursework in laboratory and field settings, including access to the Simoncouche teaching and research forest. Students choose between two specializations: biodiversity and ecosystems, or molecular and cellular biology. Admission is open to holders of a DEC in Natural Sciences or in Science, Letters and Arts, or an equivalent; to applicants with an appropriate diploma in chemistry, biology, or mathematics obtained outside Quebec after at least 13 years of schooling with a minimum grade of 11 on 20 in those subjects; to applicants who have completed at least 15 university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.3 on 4.3, verified through an interview; and to applicants with at least two years of relevant work experience in a biology-related field, verified through an interview.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.30 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission follows UQAC's base system, with intake each fall and winter. Quebec DEC holders qualify with a DEC in Natural Sciences or in Science, Letters and Arts, or an equivalent set of collegial competencies. Applicants from outside Quebec qualify with an appropriate diploma in chemistry, biology, or mathematics obtained after at least 13 years of schooling and a minimum grade of 11 on 20 in those subjects; conditional admission may require completion of a preparatory course structure. University-route applicants need at least 15 completed university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.3 on 4.3, plus equivalent collegial competencies verified through an interview. Applicants may also qualify under the sufficient-preparation base with equivalent collegial competencies and at least two years of work experience in a biology-related field, verified through an interview.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en biologie award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en biologie take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en biologie cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

Can BA/BS in Baccalauréat en biologie be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

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