Biology (BA)

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Biology in the 21st century is among the most diverse and exciting of the sciences. Many of the challenges we face as a society, from environmental decline to the demand for new health therapies, involve biological solutions. As a Carleton Biology student in the BA program, you will gain broad experience through core science courses and courses in the arts and social sciences that suit your individual interests and needs.

The biology department offers BA and Bachelor of Science degrees, and the BA program offers an interdisciplinary joint program with the College of the Humanities.

Biology at Carleton has been an awesome experience! The passion of the professors is infectious and inspiring no matter what their field. Although first year is structured to give students a solid background in all the core sciences, the program is set up in such a way as to allow students to explore and specialize in an area of personal interest. The initial learning curve from high school to university was actually easier to overcome than I’d originally expected, thanks to the numerous support services offered, such as the Science Student Success Centre and Peer Assisted Study Sessions.

Kendra Young, third-year Biology student