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Bachelor of Science - Biology

Mount Allison University
Canada, New Brunswick, Sackville
Tuition fee CA$23,050 per year

The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$20,810), international student basic medical coverage and student fees.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$350 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$50) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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More information

mta.ca/programs/biology 

Overview

Biology is the scientific study of living things — their form, function, origin, and behaviour. Disciplines include cell biology, ecology, genetics and evolution, and animal and plant diversity.

The Department of Biology at Mount Allison is committed to providing students with opportunities for hands-on learning as well as research and laboratory experience.

Independent study and self-learning are encouraged and students interested in advanced studies are welcome to explore their own particular interests.

Small class sizes mean many students get to interact directly with faculty and develop close, collegial relationships. Many stay around for the summer and work side-by-side with their professors on research projects.

Our graduates can be found around the globe — our program is designed to get them there; providing them with the skills, abilities, and knowledge they need to find success in further studies or their chosen careers.

Program structure

First-year courses include studies of evolution, ecology, human biology, and cell biology, as well as biochemistry.

Upper-year courses allow students to explore topics such as:

  • marine biology
  • aquaculture
  • embryology
  • genetics
  • microbiology
  • ornithology
  • physiology
  • animal biology
  • plant biology

Faculty are actively involved in research and students are strongly encouraged to participate in research through faculty-supervised independent research projects during summers or during academic terms.

Research opportunities in the Department of Biology at Mount Allison include:

  • phytoplankton physiology
  • neurophysiology
  • environmental animal physiology
  • fish ecology
  • molecular genetics
  • marine botany
  • field ecology

Career opportunities

Popular career paths for biology graduates include:

  • bacteriologist
  • food scientist technologist
  • product development specialist
  • quality control analyst
  • wildlife/aquatic biologist
  • vaccine development specialist
  • health policy analyst
  • environmental health specialist
  • museum/aquarium administrator
  • biostatistician
  • zoologist/veterinarian
  • medical professional
Apply Now! January 2026
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Mar 1, 2025
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Jan 2, 2026
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Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025