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

Courses Available

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