Concentrations

Biology offers five areas of concentration: health sciences; ecology; cell and molecular biology; animal biology; and aquatic biology. A concentration is included on the student’s official academic record and appears on any transcript issued. Students may fulfill the requirements for a concentration by completing a minimum of 15 credits, including at least 3 credits at the 400 level, from a specified concentration. Courses assigned to each concentration are listed below. 

To add a concentration to your transcript, include it in your program declaration or contact Academic Advising after the fact. and take the minimum required number of courses. Consult the chair for any courses not listed in a concentration.

The Health Sciences concentration provides a broad education in biology while introducing concepts and techniques appropriate for those interested in post graduate programs such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy, audiology, optometry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology. Students are responsible for ensuring course selection fulfills any course requirements for their intended postgraduate program of study.

The other concentrations (Ecology, Cell and Molecular, Animal, Aquatic) prepare students for other post graduate programs as well as a variety of future careers (and not only in biology).

For a table summarizing both concentrations, prerequisites, and more, see the Tools & Advice for Registration.

Health Sciences

BIOL 304, 315, 320, 331, 333, 334, 335, 343, 374, 395, 405, 406, 452, 453, 454, 480, 484

Ecology

BIOL 302, 305, 308, 311, 315, 331, 334, 342, 343, 345, 360, 414, 484

Cell and Molecular

BIOL 302, 304, 305, 315, 320, 331, 335, 395, 405, 452, 480

Animal

BIOL 302, 304, 305, 308, 311, 315, 320, 335, 340, 342, 343, 360, 395, 405, 406, 452, 453, 454, 484

Aquatic

BIOL 311, 340, 342, 343, 345, 360, 414