Biology

The major in Biology is designed to provide students with an introduction to the various sub-disciplines of Biology. It prepares students for entrance into graduate school. It also provides students with the opportunity to prepare for medicine, dentistry, and other health professions. The degree also allows the student to engage in research projects, allowing one to pursue future careers in teaching/scholarly research.

The three-year Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Biology is designed to be a terminal degree. Graduates will be able to meet the requirements and pass admission exams (e.g. MCAT, DAT) for professional schools (e.g. medicine, dentistry, etc). Alternatively, students will be prepared for entry-level placements.

While the 4-yr Biology is designed for all biology students, it provides a broad education in all areas of biology. Those that seek more comprehensive training in human biology for futures in medicine, dentistry, and other health professions, may choose to pursue the Bio-Medical track. This track requires the undertaking of courses like anatomy, physiology, immunology, virology, molecular biology and biochemistry, providing a foundational knowledge in preparation for professional schools. Emphasis is also placed on completing prerequisites for professional schools.

“The Lord God took the man and placed him in the orchard in Eden to care for it and to maintain it. Genesis 2:15”. It is our duty to care for this planet. The Environmental Science track is intended for students interested in assisting governmental and/or private organizations in protecting the environment. Future career opportunities include graduate school, working for environmental organizations e.g., Environment Canada, Parks, Wildlife, Forestry or Reclamation sectors, environmental consulting and research. Like the Bio-Medical track, each of these tracks deepens the student’s knowledge in the area chosen.

As the only undergraduate track of its kind in Canada, this program simultaneously provides prerequisites for professional schools as well as the study of the Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and Flourishing. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions and their causes. It incorporates six evidence-based pillars: a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connections. Flourishing is a broad construct that involves experiences of thriving and abundance in physical, psychological, and spiritual domains of wellness. This track provides students a strong foundation in basic sciences, general biology, molecular and cellular biology, physiology, biochemistry and nutrition while also incorporating exercise, psychology, and religious studies.