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Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology Concordia University of Edmonton Concordia University of Edmonton, Canada

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CAD 28074

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The 4-year biology program at Concordia University of Edmonton is designed to give you a broad understanding of the foundational concepts in biology. You will be exposed to extensive laboratory experience that supports and expands upon concepts discussed in the lecture while allowing you to gain a variety of practical skills. The emphasis streams in the 4-year program (Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Integrative Biology) provide you with the opportunity to study a particular area of biology in depth within the context of a liberal arts education.

Graduates have acquired knowledge and skills such as thinking analytically, researching, and understand interactions between organisms at various levels. These skills will allow entry into laboratory or field jobs, or further study in areas such as Education and Public Health. As a graduate of the 4-year program, you will be prepared for entry to graduate or professional school, a career, and professional certification by, for example, the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists.

Several of Biology courses are offered in alternating years. The Biology Course Rotation show which courses are offered each year and which are offered every other year.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 54

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent,
  • Five program-specific admission subjects with a minimum overall admission average of 60%
    • English Language Arts
    • Mathematics (Algebra)
    • Two Sciences
    • One additional subject from History, Languages other than English, Fine Arts, Sciences, and/or other subjects.

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

28074

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

University Entrance Scholarship:

Category: High School
Value: Variable
Application Deadline: Variable

 

The University Entrance Scholarship program provides guaranteed renewable scholarships to high school students who present a minimum award average of 75%. Scholarships vary in value according to the applicant's award average.

 

Award Average Scholarship Value Value over 4 years
95% or higher $5,000 $20,000
90% – 94.9% $3,750 $15,000
85% – 89.9% $2,000 $8,000
80% – 84.9% $1,500 $6,000
75% – 79.9% $1,000 $4,000

 

The final award average that determines the scholarship amount is calculated on the five academic subjects including English and the four highest eligible courses for your program from Groups A, B, or C.

Note:  For students admitted using a Group D course, an award calculation using eligible courses from Group A, B, or C will be used to determine eligibility.

 

Program Program Courses used for Entrance Scholarship Calculations
 Bachelor of Arts English Language Arts 30-1, four subjects from Group A, B and/or C.  A maximum of two Group B subjects.  Two courses from the same second language cannot be used to meet more than one Group A subject requirement.
Bachelor of Science English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; two subjects from Group C; one subject from Group A, B or C
Bachelor of Management English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; three subjects from Groups A, B or C.  A maximum of one subject from Group B may be presented
Bachelor of Management & Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Dual Degrees Program English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; two subjects from Group C; one subject from Group A, B or C

 

 

To become eligible for University Entrance Scholarships, applicants must be:
 

  • Entering their first-year of post-secondary study directly from high school. Concordia will also consider applicants who have:
    • Taken time off between high school and post-secondary studies
    • Completed university-level credits while in high school.
    • Attended a non-accredited program at a post-secondary institution and earned 9 or less transfer credits (e.g. bible school).Applicants who enrolled in a post-secondary institution after the completion of high school are not eligible.
       
  • Enrolled in a degree program in Arts, Management or Science.
  • Registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each semester. Recipients whose registration drops below the required 80% minimum will immediately forfeit their scholarship.

 

How do I apply?


There is no separate application required.  Concordia identifies eligible students through the admission process, choosing from those who submit their admission Application Forms and final (interim) high school transcripts before the appropriate deadline.  Eligible scholarship recipients are sent a preliminary scholarship offer notification letter.

 

How do I renew my scholarship?


To renew scholarships in subsequent years, students must:
 

  • Be registered in a minimum 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each subsequent semester.
  • Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 for all scholarships valued below $3,750 or a minimum GPA of 3.5 for scholarships valued $3,750 or greater during the fall and winter semesters for the September intake, or the winter and subsequent fall semester for the January intake. Courses completed in Spring and Summer Sessions are not included in the GPA calculation.

 

The renewal period shall not exceed the length of the student’s degree program.  Students who lose their scholarship entitlement due to reduced course load or low GPA may have their scholarship reinstated following an academic period of study that satisfies the registration and GPA requirements. However, their eligibility period will not be extended.

 

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