Bachelor of Science with Honors Physiology is a honours degree in Biological Sciences programme taught at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Honours Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
Local tuition: CAD 729 / credit
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This Honours program in Physiology provides an in-depth understanding of how cells function and how tissues and organs work, with a strong focus on human physiology. A wide range of courses is available for students interested in specific branches of the life sciences, including cell and molecular biology, endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology and neurobiology. As with all Bachelor of Science with Honors programs at the University of Alberta, the degree centres on in-depth training in a single subject and includes an embedded research thesis project completed under the direction of a department member; students in the Honours stream are held to higher academic standards than those in the BSc Major stream. Physiology is also offered as a BSc Major. Students may add a minor from the Faculty of Arts, Native Studies, Business or Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, though a double major is not available in the Honours program and some combinations are not possible. Graduates typically pursue roles such as physiologist, neurophysiologist, clinical biochemist, geneticist or research scientist.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct-entry applicants from Alberta high school (or equivalent) require Biology 30, Chemistry 30 and Physics 20 (Physics 30 recommended) among their five Grade 12 admission courses; provincial course equivalents apply outside Alberta and the programs-and-requirements search tool on the admissions website lists them by province. The minimum average to apply to a BSc Honors program in the Faculty of Science is 80%, calculated from the five required Grade 12 courses for high-school applicants (or from the most recent 24 transferable post-secondary units for transfer applicants); meeting this minimum does not guarantee admission, as all applicants must also meet the competitive average for the program, which varies by year and applicant pool. All applicants must meet the university's English Language Proficiency requirements.
