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Bachelor of Science, Major in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology at Thompson Rivers University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Kamloops campus
What average do you need for TRU Bachelor of Science, Major in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. TRU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
TRU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (minimum 73%; TRU also accepts ENG4C)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (minimum 67%, C+, within the past 2 years)
- SCH3U Chemistry (Grade 11)
- SPH3U Physics (Grade 11)
- One of
- SBI3U Biology (Grade 11, minimum 67%, C+)
- SBI4U Biology (Grade 12, minimum 67%, C+)
How much does TRU Bachelor of Science, Major in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $5,000 first year, $19,800 in all
- Student fees
- $1,500 first year, $5,800 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $30,100 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kamloops, $837 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 British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does TRU Bachelor of Science, Major in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Applied BiologyUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| BiologyUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| BiologyUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Environmental ScienceSFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Global Environmental SystemsSFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Indigenous Land StewardshipUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Molecular Life SciencesUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.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.
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