📖Introduction

Concordia University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974 following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia is one of the three universities in Quebec where English is the primary language of instruction. We’re a next-generation university, continually reimagining the future of higher education. Located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, Concordia is the top-ranked university in North America founded within the last 50 years and annually registers some 51,000 students through its innovative approach to experiential learning and cross-functional research.

As a next-generation university, Concordia sets its sights further and more broadly than others. We align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. We pursue technology without losing sight of our humanity. We find inspiration through narrative and dialogue.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Biology at Concordia University Montreal

Get inspired by life. Immerse yourself in the study of life at all levels, from cell biology and the physiology of multicellular organisms to the interactions between organisms and their environment. Build a strong basis in the essentials, then choose the right topics for your chosen path. Our Biology Department features teaching labs with state-of-the-art equipment that introduce you to the various techniques used in biology research. Small class sizes foster strong student-professor relationships. As a Biology student, you'll follow the Biology core curriculum and additional Biology courses based on your interests. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

A Bachelor of Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.

Biology Courses
BIOL 200 Fundamentals of Human Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 201 Introductory Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 202 General Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 203 Fundamental Nutrition (3 credits)
BIOL 205 Introduction to Sustainability (3 credits)
BIOL 206 Elementary Genetics (3 credits)
BIOL 225 Form and Function of Organisms (3 credits)
BIOL 226 Biodiversity and Ecology (3 credits)
BIOL 227 Laboratory Studies in Biodiversity (3 credits)
BIOL 261 Molecular and General Genetics (3 credits)
BIOL 266 Cell Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 298 Selected Topics in Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 321 Evolution (3 credits)
BIOL 322 Biostatistics (3 credits)
BIOL 330 Vertebrate Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 337 Invertebrate Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 340 Plant Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 350 The Ecology of Individuals (3 credits)
BIOL 351 Basic Population Ecology (3 credits)
BIOL 353 Communities and Ecosystems (3 credits)
BIOL 354 Behavioural Ecology (3 credits)
BIOL 364 Cell Physiology (3 credits)
BIOL 366 Mechanisms of Development (3 credits)
BIOL 367 Molecular Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 368 Genetics and Cell Biology Laboratory (3 credits)
BIOL 371 Microbiology (3 credits)
BIOL 380 Nutrition (3 credits)
BIOL 382 Comparative Animal Physiology (3 credits)
BIOL 385 Entomology (3 credits)
BIOL 398 Intermediate Topics in Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 421 Philosophical Foundations of Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 422 Advanced Statistics for Biological Sciences (3 credits)
BIOL 423 Scientific Communication (3 credits)
BIOL 443 Plant Molecular Genetics (3 credits)
BIOL 450 Techniques in Ecology (3 credits)
BIOL 451 Field Ecology (3 credits)
BIOL 452 Population and Conservation Genetics (3 credits)
BIOL 457 Conservation Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 459 Aquatic Ecology (3 credits)
BIOL 461 Advanced Genetics (3 credits)
BIOL 462 Immunology (3 credits)
BIOL 463 Comparative Genomics and Genome Evolution (3 credits)
BIOL 466 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 467 Advanced Cell Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 468 Gene Structure (3 credits)
BIOL 472 Virology (3 credits)
BIOL 473 Environmental Microbiology (3 credits)
BIOL 474 Cellular Neuroscience (3 credits)
BIOL 475 Biological Computing and Synthetic Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 476 Microfluidic Devices for Synthetic Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 479 Computational Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 480 Bioinformatics (3 credits)
BIOL 481 Genome Structure (3 credits)
BIOL 482 Functional Genomics (3 credits)
BIOL 484 Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology (3 credits)
BIOL 485 Agriculture and Agri‑Food Biotechnology (3 credits)
BIOL 486 High‑throughput Instrumentation (3 credits)
BIOL 487 Capstone Seminar in Environmental Science (3 credits)
BIOL 490 Independent Study (6 credits)
BIOL 493 Computational Biology Team Project (6 credits)
BIOL 498 Advanced Topics in Biology (3 credits)

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🏫About Concordia University Montreal

The Concordia community contributes to the vitality of our metropolis by performing relevant research, fostering innovation and hosting exciting cultural events during normal operations. Concordia is joining the Decade of Action to achieve the UN’s ambitious Sustainable Development Goals. The Goals draw on our strengths in community health, global literacy, water security, environmental impact and sustainable infrastructure design.

Located in the vibrant and multicultural City of Montreal, Concordia University places among the top-ranked universities worldwide founded within the last 50 years and among the largest urban universities in Canada.

While Concordia’s next-generation thinking allows it to constantly look forward, its roots are firmly planted in two distinctive institutions of higher education, both with illustrious histories. The university was officially founded on August 24, 1974, following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.

Concordia adopted its name from Montreal’s motto, Concordia salus, which means “well-being through harmony.”

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

553 RMB

Tuition fee:

27,018 CAD per year

81,054 CAD in total

Insurance is 1,344 CAD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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