Biology

The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is May 1, 2027; tuition comes to 3,274 CAD per year.

Biology at Langara College is a non-degree program for students who want to study life and its many aspects. It's taught in English and takes one year to complete. You'll gain a broad understanding of biology topics and develop skills in areas like ecology, microbiology, or genetics.

The curriculum includes courses in biology specialties, such as genetics, microbiology, or ecology. You'll develop skills in lab work, fieldwork, and data analysis. The program also includes practical aspects of science education, with well-equipped lab rooms and a dedicated team of lab demonstrators.

Graduates can pursue careers as research assistants, science teachers, journalists, conservationists, or forensic scientists. They can work in industries like education, research, or environmental sciences, and potential employers include schools, research institutes, or government agencies.

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.