Biology Major
WHAT IS BIOLOGY?
Biology studies living organisms and their relationships. It explores the origin, growth, reproduction, structure, function and interrelationships of living organisms; as well as the human stewardship of living and non-living matter. Students also have exciting opportunities for field and laboratory research.
WHAT KINDS OF BIOLOGY DEGREES DOES KING’S OFFER?
Available As A Major For
4-Year Bachelor of Science
Available As a Concentration For
3-Year Bachelor of Science
4-Year Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
4-Year Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
3-Year Bachelor of Arts
Available As A Minor For
B.A. B.Com., B.Mus., 4-Year B.Sc.
| 4-Year Biology Degree | ||
| General Education Requirements | at least 30 credits |
-English (6) -Theology (3) -History (3) -Philosophy (3) -I.S Seminar (3) -Fine Arts (3) -Social Sciences (3) -Others (6) |
| Biology Courses | 42 to 60 credits |
-Intro.(6) -Botany/Zoology/Microbiology (6) -Ecology (3) -Animal/Plant Physiology (3) -Genetics (3) -History and Theology of Bio (3) -Modelling (3) -Experimental Methods (3) -Molecular Cell Biology/Biochemistry (6) -Seminar (2) -Research (4) -Others (min 3) |
| Cognates | at least 18 credi | -Chemistry (12) -Math(3) -Statistics (3) |
| Elective Courses | to add up to 123 credits | All remaining credits may be used to add major credit (up to 60), to make a minor (18-24 credits), or as open electives. |
Scholarships & Awards
We have a small population of students applying for a significant number of science scholarships including, but not limited to, the following:
- Dr. Harry Cook Science Scholarship($1,000)
- Simona Maaskant Memorial Science Scholarship ($1,000)
- Sunstar Scholarship ($1,000)
- William Sinnema Memorial Science Scholarship ($500)
- Other scholarships may also be available