Bachelor's in Biology

Nipissing University, situated in North Bay, Ontario, is a primarily undergraduate institution known for its small class sizes, personalized education, and close-knit community. The university offers a diverse range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, education, business, and social work. Nipissing University focuses on providing a supportive and interactive learning environment, encouraging student engagement, critical thinking, and research. With a strong emphasis on student success and holistic development, Nipissing University prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.

Students at Nipissing explore Biology through enriched lab and field activities—gaining practical experience through hands-on interaction. Those who are most interested in ecological or environmental forms of Biology can amass diverse field experiences through outdoor labs, field trips, Field Camps, and research studies performed in numerous nearby ecosystems. Students who are most interested in laboratory, greenhouse, or health-related Biology, can gain a wealth of skills and experience through exciting cutting-edge activities and research projects performed in our indoor research facilities, using top-of-the-line analytical equipment. Faculty at Nipissing focus their diverse abilities and experiences on optimizing their teaching and research to enrich student learning. Our professors have studied and published in a wide range of academic topics, won research grants, written textbooks, worked with various industries, advised governments, and have been honoured with teaching awards. We are a Department of Biology and Chemistry, and although our current emphasis is on Biology, we have established a large number of Chemistry courses to support all aspects of Biology.​​​