Biology in Selkirk College, Canada

Biology in Selkirk College

Selkirk College offers a great start to an undergraduate degree in biology. Complete your first two years in our learner-centered environment! Please also refer to our Rural Pre-Medicine Program which is the first one of its kind in Canada.  The courses in the RPM program also offer the ability of students interested in health sciences to complete their first two years at Selkirk College.

If biology isn’t your passion, but you need it for another program or degree that you are interested in, we offer a variety of biology courses that are relevant for non-biology majors as well.

Who Should Study Biology?

Biology is the science of life, so it is relevant to everyone! If you like biology, you are curious about living creatures. You might be interested in learning about the complex structure of a bacterium, an insect, a plant or maybe you are interested in human health. You might also like exploring how intricate genetic, biochemical and physiological processes work. Or, perhaps you enjoy learning how organisms interact with their environment and how ecosystems function.

Career Opportunities

• Agronomist • Biochemical Engineer • Biochemist • Bioinformatician • Biostatistician • Cell Animator • Cell Biologist • Conservation Biologist • Cosmetic/Perfume Maker • Dentist • Ecologist • Environmental Lawyer • Environmental Technician • Fish and Wildlife Officer

• Forensic Specialist • Geneticist • Horticulturalist • Hospital Administrator • Journalist-Scientific • Laboratory Technician • Marine Biologist • Medical Doctor • Medical Illustrator • Medical Librarian • Medical Microbiologist • Nurse • Nutritionist • Occupational Therapist

• Oceanographer • Optometrist/Ophthalmologist • Pharmacist • Pharmaceutical Sales Rep • Physiotherapist • Public Health Officer • Researcher • Speech Language Pathologist • Teacher/Professor • Technical Writer • Toxicologist • Veterinarian • Virologist • Wildlife Biologist

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal