皇后大学

Our program emphasizes interactive learning with hands-on laboratories, small senior seminar modules and field courses. Our department also offers opportunities for field study around the globe from Argentina to Africa. New to Biology is the Biotechnology program that works with living organisms and other biological systems to help us improve our lives by discovering new drugs, improving crop production, and helping to develop novel forms of sustainable energy. Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of biotechnology, the program will encourage students to take courses from several departments at Queen’s, everything from law to civil engineering to biomechanical and molecular sciences.

Biology equips students with a broad base of skills which apply directly to further education endeavours, but also apply to the demands of today's work force. Analytical, quantitative, computations, problem-solving and communications skills are all tools that graduates of the Biology program come away with. A degree in Biology provides students with an awareness of the diversity of life and the function of living systems through a core knowledge base. The Queen's Biology Department places a particular emphasis on molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology - all great options for those wishing to pursuing medical school. Some of our Biology students work in the following professions:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Aquaculture Biological Sciences
• Biomechanics
• Blood Bank Technology
• Community Health
• Cytotechnology
• Dentistry
• Diagnostic Medical Technology
• Ecology
• Environmental Conservation
• Environmental Management
• Epidemiology

The courses in Biology are very diverse from Ecology and Evolution, Animal and Plant Physiology to Biotechnology. Those interested in understanding biology at the cellular level can choose courses in Cell Biology, Genetics, Comparative Biochemistry and Analytical Genomics. If understanding whole ecosystems is your interest, we have courses in Population and Evolutionary Ecology, Conservation Genetics, Limnology and Aquatic Ecology and several field courses in Canada and abroad. If you are primarily interested in more human focused topics we have Human Genetics and Evolution, Plants for People, Evolution and Human Affairs, and Evolutionary Medicine.

Specialization in Biotechnology (BTEC)

An intensive course of study with approximately two-thirds of your courses within the discipline.

Specialization in Biology and Psychology (BIPS)

An intensive course of study with approximately two-thirds of your courses within the discipline with a combination of courses within Psychology.

Specialization in Biology and Mathematics (BIMA)

An intensive course of study with approximately two-thirds of your courses within the Biology discipline and Mathematics.

Major in Biology

A major is an intensive course of study in one discipline, with approximately half of your courses within the discipline with room for an optional minor in any other Arts and Science discipline.