Biology
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Biology is the exciting and dynamic study of life from a molecular to a global perspective—the study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution.
As a Biologist you'll have career opportunities in education, medicine and health, biotechnology, forestry, fisheries, and agriculture. You'll find employment in teaching, laboratory or field research, medicine and dentistry, and scientific writing in both the private and public sectors.
Camosun offers a full range of courses from microbiology to ecology. You'll be in smaller classes for one-on-one learning with our dedicated teaching faculty—not to mention having access to more teacher-taught (not lab assistants or teacher assistants) seminars and labs than first and second year university offerings. We also offer prerequisite and program courses for education, nursing, dental hygiene, and sport education through the University Transfer program. All our courses are transferable to other accredited institutions.
Biology programs:
Biology - Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Biology is a two-year, provincially defined program that allows you to transfer to the third year of a Biology program at any university in British Columbia. The Associate of Science Degree ensures that you receive block transfer credit for all 20 courses taken at Camosun. The Associate Degree in Science is a focused, full-time program where you'll be taking courses with a a regular group of like-minded classmates. When you graduate you'll receive a credential that is recognized by many employers and universities. More information...
University Transfer
Explore your interests! University Transfer has the flexibility to allow you to take courses part-time or full-time with courses starting throughout the year. This is an excellent choice if you've not yet decided if Biology will be your focus. Your course can be transferred to an Associate of Science Degree but it also allows you to do upgrading courses at the same time. More information...
Academic Upgrading College Preparatory
Camosun offers all the prerequisite upgrading courses required for entrance into college or university programs. These Academic Upgrading courses are tuition free but do include some fees. More information...
An Academic Advisor is available to help you make the decision that fits you.