Study Biology in Canada
197 programmes in biology at 53 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 19,589 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 14,324 USD and 23,128 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Biology in Canada by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 108 | 14,324 USD | 19,589 USD | 23,128 USD |
| Master's | 46 | 6,587 USD | 11,310 USD | 17,555 USD |
| PhD | 35 | 8,390 USD | 10,659 USD | 12,462 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within biology
Universities for biology in Canada
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (15)
- Laval University, Quebec City (14)
- University of Manitoba (13)
- University of Saskatchewan (12)
- Trent University (11)
- Dalhousie University (9)
- University of Ottawa (9)
- Thompson Rivers University (7)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (6)
- Ontario Tech University (6)
Study Biology in Canada: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Canada?
- 197 biology programmes at 53 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in biology in Canada is 19,589 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 14,324 USD and 23,128 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (197 of 197).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 3 of the 197 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in Canada?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 10,659 USD per year, against 19,589 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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