Undergraduate programs

Students studying the human skeleton.

Where will your studies lead you?

Prepare for an engaging career with a foundation in biology.

A degree in Biology from Waterloo will prepare you for more than just one career path. Our graduates work in health, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental consulting, conservation, government, education, data science, research, and academia.

Degree options

Explore one of our four degree programs or take a closer look at our ecology area of specialization, offered through Earth and Environmental Sciences.   


Minors in Biology

Interested in Biology but want to pursue a degree in another discipline? Add a Biology minor to your degree.  

More ways to customize your experience

There are even more ways to customize your undergraduate degree. Check out these additional options in Biology.  

Students in the Biology and Biomedical Sciences programs can earn a one-year Biotechnology Technician diploma from Conestoga College during their third year of study.  

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