Students will get an opportunity to explore all aspects of life and living creatures – from cells and genes to species and diversity.

Some of the greatest scientific discoveries have occurred within the field of biology, including the mapping of the human genome, identifying the structure of DNA, and how photosynthesis works. All of these revelations happened because dedicated scientists looked at the world a little differently.

At the University of Waterloo, students will dive into their Biology major right from day one. And with more than 80 biology courses available, students have plenty of options from microbes and genes to plants and zoology.

Students will graduate ready for a career in laboratory or field research, environmental assessment, education, health professions, or industry. For students who enroll in co-op, they will also have up to two years of paid work experience to add to their resume.