Universities in Canada
197 Biology Programs in Canada
- programs
- 197 programs
- universities
- 53 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 18,947 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Biology in Canada and Bachelors in Biology in Canada.
Canada has 197 biology programs open to international students, at 53 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 18,947 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 13,855 USD and 22,370 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programs
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Biology tuition fees in Canada, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within biology
Top universities for Biology in Canada
Ranked by how many biology programs each one runs in Canada — the count is next to the name.
- 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)
January intake in Canada
21 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Bachelor in Biological Sciences — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Biological Sciences — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biological Science — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Biology — Concordia University of Edmonton · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biological Sciences — Brock University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Microbiology-immunology - with thesis — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
Study Biology in Canada: common questions
- How many biology programs are there in Canada?
- 197 biology programs at 53 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Canada cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in biology in Canada is 18,947 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 13,855 USD and 22,370 USD a year.
- Can I study biology in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programs in Canada in our catalog are taught in English (197 of 197).
- Are any of these biology programs available online?
- 3 of the 197 programs in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in Canada?
- PhD programs, at a median annual fee of 10,310 USD, against 18,947 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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