Bachelor Of Arts And Science In Biological Sciences

Program descriptionBiological sciences delve into the world of living organisms from microbes, to human beings, to entire ecosystems. It is the science of life on, under and above earth.Exploring the nature of life leads biologists out into the world where they study how organisms interact with their environment, how they function and how they evolved over time.The Department of Biological Sciences provides you with hands-on learning, moving you beyond textbooks and lectures to engaging research projects. Biology is a research-intensive science that can lead to a wide range of study areas, like environmental work, medicine, microbiology or agriculture.Today’s biologists require a strong background in cellular and molecular biology, organismal biology, genetics, evolution and ecology. Additionally, you will be required to complete courses in chemistry, physics and mathematics, ensuring a strong foundation in the core sciences.You will also have access to state-of-the-art science and research facilities, like the Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Water Research. This facility provides the infrastructure to support the research interests of our award-winning faculty, your instructors, as they investigate diverse areas within behavioural and evolutionary ecology, plant biology and systemic biology, cellular and molecular biology and genetics.Experience learning | Our students have a number of experiential learning opportunities available to them including co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies as well as volunteer opportunities. uLethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer co-operative education to all majors in the arts & sciences, at both the undergrad and grad level. Transfer students can actually head out on their first work term before ever stepping foot on campus! For example, many transfer students have completed a summer work term before starting classes in September.Skills acquired | In addition to developing exceptional written and oral communication skills in this program, you’ll also develop strong critical and analytical thinking skills, advanced information acquisition and management skills, as well as precise attention to detail. All of these abilities are highly sought after in the business world and can be applied to practically any scenario.Possible careersToxicologistDrug Testing TechnicianMolecular Lab TechnicianForensics TechnicianFood Industry Quality Control SpecialistAgricultural Products InspectorWater Quality InspectorEcologist / ConservationistNaturalist / Park InterpreterWildlife & Fisheries BiologistEnvironmental Protection SpecialistEnvironmental ConsultingWho Hires Biologists?Biotech Research CompaniesDairy & Vegetable ProducersBrewers & DistillersPharmaceutical CompaniesPetroleum ProducersMining & Forestry CompaniesNational & Provincial ParksEnvironmental Consulting FirmsFederal & Provincial RegulatorsMunicipal Utility CompaniesAgricultural CompaniesGovernment AgenciesProfessional disciplines & graduate studies | Your undergraduate degree in biological sciences provides an excellent foundation for environmental law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine and education. The University of Lethbridge's School of Graduate Studies offers programs, at the master and doctoral levels, in more than 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.