Biology

Program Overview

Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science) Degree: Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Arts and Science Program credit weight: 59 The Biology Major covers a range of fundamental biological concepts spanning molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, including development, behavior and evolution. The areas of focus include: 1. molecular, cellular and developmental biology, 2. conservation, ecology and evolution, and 3. neurobiology and behavior. This program is offered as part of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. To graduate, students must satisfy both their program requirements and their degree requirements. The program requirements (i.e., the specific courses that make up this program) are listed under the Course Tab (above). The degree requirements—including the mandatory Foundation program, appropriate degree structure, and any additional components—are outlined on the Degree Requirements page. Students are responsible for ensuring that this program fits within the overall structure of their degree and that all degree requirements are met. Consult the Degree Planning Guide on the SOUSA website for additional guidance. How competitive: McGill admits on grades, and the lowest grades it accepts change from year to year with the applicants. For this program they have typically fallen between 36 and 39 points from the six subjects (out of 42: the core points do not count), with 6 in each maths and science subject (5 to 6 at HL), so 36 does not guarantee a place.