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Biology at University of Victoria
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Victoria campus
What average do you need for UVic Biology?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UVic works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Biology and Earth Sciences, Biology and Mathematics and Statistics, Biology and Psychology.
What courses do you need?
UVic's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- SCH3U Chemistry (Grade 11)
- SPH3U Physics (Grade 11)
- ENG4U English (minimum 73%)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (minimum 77%)
- One of
- SBI4U Biology
- SCH4U Chemistry
- SES4U Earth and Space Science
- 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.
- Optional
- Expanded Qualifications documents (optional; only if you worry your grades will not be enough)
How much does UVic Biology cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,500 first year
- Student fees
- $1,000 to $1,900 first year
- Residence and meals
- $14,600 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 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 UVic 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 |
| Bachelor of Natural Resource ScienceTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published; applications ranked by grades | $4,953 |
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Animal BiologyTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
- Asks for less
- Honours BSc Biology at Ottawa: 80% minimum (English program); 75% minimum (French program)
- Biology (BSc) at Carleton: 78%
- Biology at Algoma: Min. Avg. 75%
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (Ontario)
- Tuition: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (UVic tuition fee estimator; its data comes from uvic.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.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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