Program Overview
Nipissing University's Biology program offers a comprehensive study of life, with a focus on outdoor field experience, research skills, and career-related internships. Students learn in small, interactive groups guided by professors and lab instructors, exploring topics such as evolution, cells, ecosystems, and health sciences. The program prepares graduates for careers in environmental consulting, veterinary medicine, and hospital settings, among others.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Biology (Bachelor of Science BSc) Environmental Biology and Technology (Bachelor of Science BSc) Minor in Biology Minor in Chemistry Minor in Environmental Science A picture- perfect place for studying outdoor Biology, surrounded by a diverse ecological landscape of forests, lakes, streams, trails and waterfalls – including a large natural study area on campus – you’ll learn in small interactive groups closely guided by your Professors and Lab Instructors. It is also an ideal setting for studying health-oriented and lab-based forms of Biology – thanks to the advantages of small group sizes, hands-on opportunities, close attention from Instructors, and access to special courses that enhance research and career-related skills. For example, you may pursue outdoor-field experience at one of several Field Camps; add to your research skills by doing a one-to-one thesis course; a directed study course in a project of your choice with a favourite Prof; or sample a future career choice through an internship course that allows you to apprentice in a professional workplace such as an environmental consulting firm, a veterinary clinic, or a hospital. Additional interdisciplinary and practical studies in health sciences, chemistry, environmental science, ecology, genetics, geography, human biology and technical statistics will satisfy learning outcomes from multiple perspectives.
Teaching:
You’ll learn in small interactive groups closely guided by your Professors and Lab Instructors.
Careers:
For example, you may pursue outdoor-field experience at one of several Field Camps; add to your research skills by doing a one-to-one thesis course; a directed study course in a project of your choice with a favourite Prof; or sample a future career choice through an internship course that allows you to apprentice in a professional workplace such as an environmental consulting firm, a veterinary clinic, or a hospital.
