Conservation Biology is a Life Science which involves the protection, preservation and restoration of the environment. Biodiversity refers to the variation of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. (Source: Oxford Dictionary)
This program focuses on understanding how ecology and evolution shapes organismal feature as well as the structure and function of communities and ecosystems. Students will learn how ecological and evolutionary perspectives are helpful in understanding and predicting the outcome of dynamic interactions among organisms, populations, species, and communities.
Many of the world’s most important issues require a firm understanding of biological principles and practices. UTSC’s programs provide students with a solid understanding while allowing students to tailor their program to meet their interests.
Common employment destinations include:
UTSC Biology graduates are working in Research, Education, Healthcare and Business.
Popular further education opportunities include:
The databases below provide you with details about job prospects, nature of work, educational requirements, working conditions, pay and related career paths:
Attend our workshop Discover Your Skills and Career Options, meet with a Career Counsellor, and use our resources to get to know your skills, values, personality and interests.
Use the advice on our tip sheets for gathering information:
Gain exposure to your options in the world of work and make connections while you’re a student via campus events and programs listed on cln.utoronto.ca and ccr.utoronto.ca:
Apply for Work Study jobs in CLN in Fall and Spring! You might also find work via the SCSU.
Find networking opportunities, internship programs and entry-level jobs via websites like TalentEgg and Charity Village.
As an upper year student (14+ credits), attend UTSC’s Get Hired conference and participate in Jobs for Grads.
As a graduate, explore internships and other trainee programs like Career Edge
Explore professional associations and get involved! Volunteer for their events and get to know people in your industry of interest. These are your future mentors, supervisors and colleagues!
Please note: This information is a starting point for your further research into career options in this field of study. For more information on this program and course requirements, please visit the Department of Biological Sciences website.