COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University provides a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that integrates foundational biology with complementary scientific disciplines to prepare students for careers in healthcare, research, and biotechnology. In the first year, students complete core courses such as Unifying Life Processes, Biological Diversity and Evolution, and Practical Skills for Biologists, which establish essential knowledge of living systems, laboratory techniques, and scientific inquiry. The curriculum also incorporates courses in chemistry, including Fundamentals of Chemistry I and II, and mathematics, with Calculus I for the Natural Sciences or Introductory Calculus for the Natural Sciences, as well as Mechanics for the Life Sciences, ensuring students gain a strong quantitative and analytical foundation. First-year students also take one credit of electives, allowing them to explore interdisciplinary perspectives through courses like Introduction to Psychology or Environment, Sustainability, and Society, which enhance understanding of human behavior and ecological systems. As students advance into upper years, they can engage with specialized courses such as Introductory Biochemistry, which examines molecular processes critical to life, and Statistical Methods for Life and Health Science, developing essential skills in data analysis and experimental interpretation. This integrated approach equips students with a strong scientific foundation, practical research skills, and the critical thinking necessary to pursue graduate studies, professional programs, or careers in biological and health sciences.