Biology

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If you’re interested in learning biology by doing biology, Acadia’s program is the place for you. You won’t just sit in a lecture hall, you’ll roll up your sleeves in labs and fieldwork, and have opportunities for real research projects throughout your degree. Our passionate and approachable professors make science feel alive, guiding you through discoveries that spark curiosity, build confidence, and prepare you to take on the challenges of practicing biology in a world facing unprecedented environmental change.

Our curriculum is built around three themes—Health Science, Biodiversity and Ecology, and Genetics and Evolution—giving you a broad foundation while letting you follow your own interests. Along the way, you’ll gain the practical skills and critical thinking needed to tackle some of today’s most urgent questions, from the impacts of climate change to advances in medicine.

At Acadia, you can tailor your studies to fit your goals, choosing from a major, honours, double major, or double major with honours. However you shape it, your path will be hands-on, challenging, and unforgettable.


Themes of Study

Our courses are organized into three interconnected themes, giving you a broad foundation while letting you follow your interests:

Health Sciences

Explore Microbiology, Immunology, and Principles of Development to understand organisms, human health, and disease processes.

Genetics and Evolution

Dive into Principles of Genetics and Molecular Techniques to study DNA, heredity, and the forces shaping life over time.

Biodiversity and Ecology

Investigate Marine Biology or Eco-Physiology and Climate Change to see how organisms interact with their environment and adapt to a changing world.

Take your learning and skills development off campus and across the globe.

Study Abroad
Study abroad is available!
Co-Op
Co-op is available!

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Degree Timeline

First Year
  • Take required introductory courses
  • Participate in the Student Mentorship Program
  • Join clubs and get involved on campus
Middle Years
  • Opportunity to become a teaching assistant
  • Connect with faculty about research
  • Option to enrol in the co-op program
  • Start your Minor
Final Year
  • Take specialized courses in an area of interest
  • Complete honours or co-op work, if part of your program
  • Earn your degree

CAREER OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION

Biology graduates have the knowledge and skills to explore a wide range of exciting careers in science, health, and the environment.

  • Botanist
  • Zoologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Medical Doctor / Dentist
  • Pharmacist
  • Veterinarian
  • Ecologist / Conservation Biologist
  • Geneticist / Embryologist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Environmental Consultant
 

Continue Exploring

Want to know more about what's in store? You're invited to continue exploring this field of study by visiting the website of this department to get a greater insight into its culture and dynamics.

Visit Department of Biology

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