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Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences Group at McGill University
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Montreal campus
What average do you need for McGill Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences Group?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. McGill works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology, Honours only: Immunology.
What courses do you need?
McGill's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- One of
- ENG4U English or FRA4U Francais (French as a first language)
- SBI4U Biology or SCH4U Chemistry or SPH4U Physics
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Self-report Grade 11 and 12 marks in the McGill Applicant Portal (first period 1 February to 1 March optional; second period 1 April to 15 May mandatory)Due 15 May
How much does McGill Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences Group cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $13,000 first year, $51,900 in all
- Student fees
- $2,200 to $3,100 first year, $8,700 to $12,300 in all
- Residence and meals
- $17,300 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $24,200 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Montréal, $673 a month
What do life sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Quebec bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does McGill Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences Group lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- BiologistStudy living things for a government, a university or a consulting firm. The degree is the easy part; the funding is the hard part.$83kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Medical Laboratory TechnologistRun the tests behind most diagnoses: blood, tissue, bacteria, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic code). Two to three years of school and good job prospects.$81kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Family DoctorAbout ten years of university and residency, then work that is needed in every province.$232kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study life sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| BiochemistryConcordia, Quebec | High school: Specialization: B overall, B in math / sciences; Major: C+ overall, C+ in math / sciences | $12,986 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ConcentrationBishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| BiologyConcordia, Quebec | High school: B- overall, B- in math / sciences (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology Concentration (BA)Bishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Agricultural BiotechnologyULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Agricultural StudiesULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| AgricultureDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-off | $9,570 |
| AgricultureUManitoba, Manitoba | A minimum average of 70% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U and two academic 4U or 4M courses, no less than 60% in each | $5,959 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab) (mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab) (mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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