Department of Biology
ESC 350
200 University Ave. W
Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada N2L 3G1
Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 32569
Fax: (519) 746-0614
Welcome to Biology at Waterloo
Biology is the study of living organisms: their structure, function, organization, origin, and evolution.
As a biologist, you’ll have career options that span a wide range of professions, including laboratory and field research, environmental assessment, the health professions, education, and industry. By choosing one of our areas of specialization, such as Animal Physiology, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, or Plant Biology, you can better prepare yourself for these exciting career opportunities.
Our Biology program is versatile, allowing you to complement your Genetics, Cell Biology, Physiology, Ecology, Plant Biology, and Human Anatomy courses with studies from the arts, humanities, languages, and mathematics areas. Related labs, tutorial sessions, and field trips provide hands-on experience in a wide range of biological disciplines.
The Department of Biology offers undergraduate degrees in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences (formerly Pre-Optometry/Pre-Health), Honours Biochemistry, Honours Biochemistry/Biotechnology (Regular and Co-op), Honours Environmental Sciences (Ecology Specialization) and Honours Biology (Regular and Co-op). View the degrees and programs. More information about our graduate programs is available on our graduate program site.
Learn more about the Department of Biology's vision/strategic plan.
News
- Mar. 13, 2018The connection between Huntington disease and diet
Biology congratulates its newest faculty member, Dale Martin, on his latest paper.
- Feb. 8, 2018Biology grads leave no pins standing at Bowling Night
The Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA) hit the lanes last week with a Bowling Night at Bingeman. It was a chance for students to have some fun with both old and new students of this multi-disciplinary department. The event was well attended with over 20 students showing up have some fun and mingling with their peers.
- Jan. 26, 2018Scientists find new source of Botox
A new source of the botulinum neurotoxin was discovered by Canadian and American scientists in a strain of animal gut bacteria known as Enterococcus faecium. The neurotoxic protein is known for its paradoxical ability to remove wrinkles yet cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness associated with food poisoning.
Events
- Apr. 26, 20182018 Biology Graduate Symposium
Come check out Biology's annual Graduate Symposium!
Biology Graduate Symposium – Thursday April 26, 2018
9:00
Opening & Welcome: Dr. Mungo Marsden & Mitchell Kay
9:15
- May 29, 2018Reception for Professor Ralph Smith
Please join the Biology Department in celebrating Professor Ralph Smith's retirement after 31 years in academia.
Light refreshments served. All welcome.
Please RSVP with Margaret Berton (mberton@uwaterloo.ca).