1. Biology
Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Science in Biology 3-year has been designed to provide a background in biological sciences prepares graduates for diverse careers in healthcare, environmental conservation, biotechnology, agriculture, and education. Do you aspire to build such a foundation and want to start engaging with professionals in the field right away?
The focused three-year “Biology Concentration” at CUE offers a fully professional teaching and research environment scaled to bring students into close contact with expert instructors, faculty research, and modern facilities from day one. The three-year concentration is ideal for students planning an after-degree program, such as education.
The biology concentration program ensures students acquire critical foundational knowledge across the sciences while still allowing a focus on biological systems. Students can dive into the microscopic world of cell and molecular biology, unravel the complexities of biochemistry, explore the vast diversity of microorganisms in microbiology, understand the intricacies of organismal biology, and study ecosystems in ecology.
Applied learning is a cornerstone of CUE’s philosophy, with laboratory components available at every level of the program. Additionally, students can embark on independent research projects in year three, each paired with a faculty mentor or collaborator to guide and enrich their research experience.
A. General Academic Requirements
- BES 107 (Introduction to Cell Biology) and BES 108 (Organisms in Their Environment)
- BIO 227 (Science Communication in Biology)
- 18–21 credits of unspecified BIO or ECOL courses, with at least 3 credits at the 400-level.
In addition to the above, students must complete:
- 6 credits of CH courses (normally taken in the first year)
- BIOCH200 (Introductory Biochemistry)
- MAT 151 (Introduction to Statistical Methods)
- 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC)
- 3 credits of ENG courses
- 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Literature and Languages, Religious Studies and Philosophy, or Fine Arts (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, MUED264 (Handbells and Handchimes for Children and Youth), PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI)
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Biology.