Life sciences: every university, ranked
Environmental Biology and Technology at Nipissing University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Arts and Science · North Bay campus
What average do you need for Nipissing Environmental Biology and Technology?
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
How much does Nipissing Environmental Biology and Technology cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,100 first year
- Student fees
- $1,300 first year
- Residence and meals
- $8,300 first yearFirst year
What do life sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Nipissing Environmental Biology and Technology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animal BiologyGuelph, Ontario | 86-92% | $6,213 |
| Animal BiologyWindsor, Ontario | Minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86% | $6,091 |
| Applied BiotechnologyOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Applied Grape and Wine ScienceBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Applied Life SciencesLakehead, Ontario | A minimum 70% overall final average | $6,104 |
| Aquatic BiologyWindsor, Ontario | Minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86% | $6,091 |
| Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences: Trent/Swansea Dual DegreeTrent, Ontario | Minimum 80% overall average | $6,241 |
| Bachelor of Science in AgricultureGuelph, Ontario | 75-80% | $6,213 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Transfer in from college
- Biotechnology Technologist (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Algonquin: counts for about 58% of the degree
- Biotechnology Technologist (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Canadore: counts for about 58% of the degree
- Biotechnology Technologist (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Centennial: counts for about 58% of the degree
- Biotechnology Technologist (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Durham: counts for about 58% of the degree
- Biotechnology Technologist (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Fleming: counts for about 58% of the degree
- Biotechnology Technologist (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Mohawk: counts for about 58% of the degree
- And 5 more: every agreement is in the comparer.
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: future.nipissingu.ca (opens in a new tab) (from an archived copy, 14 April 2026 (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: nipissingu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: nipissingu.ca (opens in a new tab) (nipissingu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Nipissing University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.