The Honours Biology & Mathematics program gives students an opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge of essential biological processes at the molecular, genetic, genomic and cellular levels and the mathematical tools that allow these processes to be described and explored.
As students gain the necessary background knowledge and skills in each discipline, students learn how to describe biological phenomena in quantitative ways, using mathematical models, statistical tools and computer programming and simulations.
These highly transferable skills prepare students for many careers that require people with life-long learning and critical-thinking skills.
Program Type
Honours Bachelor of Science
Degree at Graduation
Limited Enrollment
Admission Requirements
Enrollment in this program is limited.
Admission is by selection but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
- BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03 with an average of at least 6.0 (C+) between the courses
- 1 course from MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03
- 1 course from MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3 with a grade of at least 6.0 (C+)
Typical Second-Year Courses
BIOLOGY 2C03
Genetics
BIOLOGY 2A03
Integrative Physiology of Animals
BIOLOGY 2B03
Cell Biology
MATH 2X03
Advanced Calculus 1
STATS 2D03
Introduction to Probability
STATS 2MB3
Statistical Methods and Applications
MATH 2C03
Introduction to Differential Equations
MATH 2LA3
Application of Linear Algebra
Career Opportunities
Honours Biology & Mathematics students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.
Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Biostatistics
- Bioinformatics
- Policy Analysis
- Epidemiology
- Data Analysis
- Population Ecology