Pursue Undergraduate Program in

Biology / Biologie

Glendon's biology program is perfect for those who are interested in conservation biology, animal behaviour, ecology, and more. A worldwide focus on public health and environmental issues calls for more bilingual graduates who can work in the science professions. Glendon’s small classes offer a personalized experience with advanced hands-on research opportunities rarely offered before you reach grad school. Glendonites can also take biology courses at the Keele campus, the longest-established scientific program at York, home to internationally-recognized teaching and research professors.

Bilingual scientists needed in Ontario

As the first and only bilingual Biology BSc in Southern Ontario to offer courses in English and French, Glendon’s program helps address a provincial need for bilingual professionals in the sciences.

Ce programme est parfait pour ceux qui sont intéressés par la biologie de la conservation, le comportement animal, l’écologie et d’autres domaines de la biologie. L’attention mondiale accordée aux questions de santé publique et d’environnement entraîne un besoin accru de diplômés en biologie formés pour travailler dans des professions scientifiques. Les petites classes à Glendon vous offrent une expérience personnalisée et des possibilités de recherche de pointe qui sont rares pendant des études de premier cycle. En tant qu’étudiant de Glendon, vous pouvez aussi suivre des cours de biologie sur le campus Keele, dans le plus ancien programme scientifique de York, où œuvrent de nombreux professeurs, ayant une renommée mondiale pour leur enseignement et leur recherche.

L’Ontario a besoin de scientifiques bilingues

En tant que premier et seul programme de B.Sc. en Biologie dans le sud de l’Ontario à offrir des cours en français et en anglais, notre programme est bien placé pour répondre au besoin de professionnels scientifiques bilingues dans la province.


Program Details


Offered By

Glendon

Degrees Offered

BSc

Fall Entry

Yes (first and upper year)

Winter Entry

No

Summer Entry

No

Ways to Study

Full-Time, Part-Time

Sample Schedule (First-year)

  • Introduction to Biology
  • Statistics
  • Energy, Physical Sciences and the Environment
  • Computer Usage and Software Applications
  • a language course (depending on language level, you would take French as a second language course, an English as a second language course, or a discipline course taught in your second language)

Possible Career Paths

  • marine biologist
  • research associate
  • environmental planning specialist
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Glendon

BSc

Requirements for admission:
  • Alberta High School Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or Math 30-1
  • And one additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31 - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 30
    • French 30
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
  • Biology 12
  • Chemistry 12
  • Principles of Math 12 or Foundational Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12
  • And one additional Grade 12 Academic subjects - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 12
    • French 12
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Baccalauréat Général
  • Première and Terminale biologie
  • Terminale physique/chimie
  • Première Spécialité mathématiques
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Terminale Anglais
    • A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Successful completion of the final year of senior studies
    • Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
    • Some programs require a higher GPA.
  • Senior-level biology
  • Senior-level chemistry
  • Senior-level math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level physics
    • Senior-level French
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Diploma with a total of at least six units, including prerequisites, and grades of 1, 2 or 3 in each unit.
    • A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
  • 2-unit biology
  • 2-unit chemistry
  • 2-unit math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • 2-unit physics
    • 2-unit French
    • CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • One year of CEGEP
  • 2 semesters of English (code 603) / Français (code 601)
  • Biology 1
  • Chemistry 1 and 2
  • Linear Algebra 1
  • And six additional academic courses (high-school equivalent courses not accepted) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 1 and 2
    • French / français
    • Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
  • Grade 12 biology
  • Grade 12 chemistry
  • Grade 12 math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Grade 12 physics
    • Grade 12 French
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Lise Diplomasi
  • Senior-level biology
  • Senior-level chemistry
  • Senior-level math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level physics
    • Senior-level French
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examinations
  • A-level biology
  • A-level chemistry
  • A-level math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • A-level physics
    • A-level French
    • GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
    To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
    The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
  • Twelfth Year biology
  • Twelfth Year chemistry
  • Twelfth Year math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Twelfth Year physics
    • Twelfth Year French
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
    • IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
  • Standard or higher-level biology
  • Standard or higher-level chemistry
  • One of the following math subjects
    • Analysis and Approaches higher-level
    • Analysis and Approaches standard-level
    • Applications and Interpretations higher-level
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Standard or higher-level physics
    • Standard or higher-level French
    • Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
    To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
    The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Completion of one of the following:
    • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
    • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
    • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
    • Intermediate Examination Certificate
    • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • Grade XII biology
  • Grade XII chemistry
  • Grade XII math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Grade XII physics
    • Grade XII French
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Manitoba High School Diploma
  • English 40S
  • Biology 40S
  • Chemistry 40S
  • Pre-Calculus Math 40S
  • And one additional 40S level academic subjects (no more than one at the 40G level) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 40S
    • French 40S
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma
  • English 120, 121 or 122
  • Biology 121 or 122
  • Chemistry 121 or 122
  • Math 121 or 122 or Pre-Calc 12B
  • And two additional Grade 12 academic subjects (college preparatory 120, 121 or 122) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 121 or 122
    • French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Newfoundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma
  • English 3201
  • Biology 3201
  • Chemistry 3202
  • Math 3204 or 3205 or 3200
  • And three additional credits at the 3000 level - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 3204
    • French 3200 or 3201
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
  • English 12
  • Biology 12
  • Chemistry 12
  • Pre-calculus 12
  • And one additional Grade 12 academic subjects (university preparatory academic or advanced) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 12
    • French 12
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Nunavut High School Graduation Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or Math 30-1
  • And one additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31 - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 30
    • French 30
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Northwest Territories High School Graduation Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or Math 30-1
  • And one additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31 - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 30
    • French 30
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • And two additional 4U or M courses - recommendation(s) below:
    • SPH4U
    • 4U French
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    OUAC code YYF
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college
  • Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Glendon

    BSc

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university
  • Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Prince Edward Island Senior Secondary School Diploma
  • English 621
  • Biology 621
  • Chemistry 611 or 621
  • Math 621A or 621B
  • And one additional Grade 12 academic subjects (numbered 611 or 621) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 621
    • French 621
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Quebec Grade 12 Certificate of Graduation
  • Grade 12 English
  • Grade 12 Biology
  • Grade 12 Chemistry
  • Grade 12 Linear Algebra
  • And two additional academic (university preparation level) subjects - recommendation(s) below:
    • Grade 12 Physics
    • Grade 12 French
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement
  • English A30 and English B30
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Math B30 and C30 or Pre-calculus 30
  • And recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 30
    • French 30
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • General Secondary Education Certificate
  • Senior-level biology
  • Senior-level chemistry
  • Senior-level math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level physics
    • Senior-level French
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • High School Diploma
  • Senior-level biology
  • Senior-level chemistry
  • Senior-level algebra
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level physics
    • Senior-level French
    • AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO)
  • Senior-level biology
  • Senior-level chemistry
  • Senior-level math
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level physics
    • Senior-level French
    Glendon

    BSc

    Requirements for admission:
  • Yukon High School Diploma
  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
  • Biology 12
  • Chemistry 12
  • Principles of Math 12 or Foundational Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12
  • And recommendation(s) below:
    • Physics 12
    • French 12
    To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 71.