Plant Biology Major (HBSc)
Admissions Category: Life Sciences
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Program Overview
The Major Program in Plant Biology provides a broad education in all areas of contemporary biology and affords students an opportunity to concentrate on Plant Biology courses in upper years. This program is suitable for students with an interest in biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, physiology, and/or development of plants.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
Competencies & Skills
- RESEARCH: Experimental design, data analysis using statistics, critical interpretation
- VALUES: Be a strong advocate for science
- COMMUNICATION: effectively use multiple formats (written, oral, poster, debate, multimedia)
- PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY: Teamwork skills, meet deadlines and expectations, accept and provide constructive criticism, objectively evaluate the contributions of others
- VALUES: Be a strong advocate for science
Careers for Graduates
- Research Assistant (hospital, university, private)
- Food Inspection Agencies (research, quality control)
- Researcher-Public Health, Government Agencies
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Medical Supply Sales
- Biopharmaceuticals (research, quality control)
Further Education
- Graduate Studies
- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Optometry
- Physical or Occupational Therapy
- Teacher Education
- Naturopathic or Chiropractic Medicine
- Laboratory Technician
- Radiology Technologist (MRI, CT)
- Clinical Research
- Epidemiology
- Public Health & Public Policy
Program Pathway
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4Choose Your Courses Wisely
BIOLOGY: BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, 0.5 credit from
CHEMISTRY: CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3 or CHMA12H3,
0.5 credit from: STAB22H3, PSYB07H3
Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
BIOLOGY: BIOB10H3, BIOB11H3, BIOB38H3, BIOB50H3 , BIOB51H3
Year 3
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BIOLOGY: BIOC31H3, BIOC37H3, BIOC40H3
Third/ Fourth Year
7. 1.0 Credit of Additional C-level Courses
1.0 Credit of Additional C-level Courses from the following:
BIOLOGY: BIOC12H3, BIOC13H3, BIOC15H3, BIOC17H3, BIOC35H3, BIOC50H3, BIOC52H3, BIOC61H3
BIOC90H3 Integrative Multimedia Documentary Project (CR/NCR 0.0 credit)
Year 4
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0.5 Credit of D-level Biology Courses
BIOLOGY: BIOD12H3, BIOD13H3, BIOD21H3, BIOD26H3, BIOD30H3, BIOD37H3, BIOD62H3