Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology

Queen's University

The four year Honours BSc is a rigorous degree plan that will ground you in all of the major subdisciplines of Biology but still allow a degree of specialization in the upper years. Many students discover their strengths and passions in their first years of study, and this degree plan will allow you to build strength in one of several distinct areas of study, or follow a broader, more eclectic approach in the upper years. With opportunities for specialized seminar courses and independent research in the laboratory and the field, the Biology BScH is a rigorous preparation for postgrad life.Our mission is to produce engaged, independent, reflective, critically-thinking graduates who will be inspired and able to actively contribute to the improvement of society. Our Department prides itself on specifically striving for strong integration across all hierarchical levels in Biology so that our research and teaching reflect comprehensive interconnected understanding of biological patterns and processes at scales from the molecule to the whole ecosystem. The Biology undergraduate program provides a well-balanced, high quality education, aimed at fostering a commitment to the learning and application of biological principles throughout the experiences of life. In essence, we want to train students how to ‘think as scientists’ (i.e. how to use evidence-based reasoning to understand phenomena and solve problems). This fundamental life skill is central to effective decision-making and therefore has benefitted not only those of our graduates who have gone on to develop biological science research careers, but also those who are now progressing in a wide range of other disciplines (e.g. teaching, health sciences, professional biologists/biotechnologists, as well as business, law, accounting, management etc.).

Faculty of Arts and Science