{"id":21,"date":"2009-10-08T14:19:16","date_gmt":"2009-10-08T18:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:06:24","slug":"choosing-a-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/choosing-a-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Undergraduate Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-61.png); background-position: 50% 66%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Future Undergraduate Students\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--grey ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl bg-cu-black-50 max-w-screen-2xl mx-auto rounded-xl px-6 py-5 md:px-14 md:py-12 md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n                \n        <div class=\"cu-column cu-component not-contained mx-auto grid max-w-5xl md:grid-cols-2 gap-6 md:gap-10\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-card rounded-lg @container md:max-w-xl flex flex-col gap-3 bg-white shadow-lg shadow-cu-black-100   \">\n    \n                        <header class=\"flex flex-col gap-3  px-6 first:mt-6\">\n                \n        \n    \n    <h2 class=\"line-clamp-3 text-lg font-semibold text-cu-black @sm:md:text-xl leading-6 @sm:md:leading-8\">\n        Undergraduate Admissions\n    <\/h2>\n\n            <\/header>\n\n        \n                    <div class=\"flex flex-col px-6\">\n                <p class=\"text-base text-cu-black-700\">\n                    Explore program options, learn about student life at 杏吧原创, and schedule a campus tour!\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                                \n            <footer class=\"px-6 pt-3 mt-auto text-white md:pt-5\">\n                <a  href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--red cu-button--small\">\n                    More info\n                <\/a>\n            <\/footer>\n            <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-card rounded-lg @container md:max-w-xl flex flex-col gap-3 bg-white shadow-lg shadow-cu-black-100   \">\n    \n                        <header class=\"flex flex-col gap-3  px-6 first:mt-6\">\n                \n        \n    \n    <h2 class=\"line-clamp-3 text-lg font-semibold text-cu-black @sm:md:text-xl leading-6 @sm:md:leading-8\">\n        Undergraduate Calendar\n    <\/h2>\n\n            <\/header>\n\n        \n                    <div class=\"flex flex-col px-6\">\n                <p class=\"text-base text-cu-black-700\">\n                    View undergraduate program requirements, courses, and regulations.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                                \n            <footer class=\"px-6 pt-3 mt-auto text-white md:pt-5\">\n                <a  href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/undergradprograms\/biology\/\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--red cu-button--small\">\n                    More info\n                <\/a>\n            <\/footer>\n            <\/div>\n    \n\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#video\">Learn more about our programs, with Dr. Heath MacMillan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"which-biology-program-is-right-for-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Biology program is right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bachelor-of-science\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bachelor of Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A four-year honours degree is strongly recommend if you&#8217;re interested in graduate studies or professional programs such as: medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, veterinary sciences, and teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/co-op\/\">Co-op<\/a> is available for biology students in B.Sc. programs. More details can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/choosing-a-program\/biology-careers\/\">Careers<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop-240x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop-240x480.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop-160x320.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop-768x1536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop-400x800.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop-1024x2048.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop-360x720.jpg 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop-200x400.jpg 200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash_verticlecrop.jpg 1857w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/biology-bsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology \u2013 B.Sc. Honours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional: add a concentration to focus your studies in a particular area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biodiversity, Natural History, and Conservation Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molecular and Cellular Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/bioinformatics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bioinformatics \u2013 B.Sc. Honours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/biotechnology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biotechnology \u2013 B.Sc. Honours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/biology-bsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology \u2013 B.Sc. Major and B.Sc.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A combined honours<\/strong> is offered jointly with another department. Students will receive an interdisciplinary education with a focus on biology courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/neuroscience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neuroscience \u2013 B.Sc. Combined Honours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/physics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology and Physics \u2013 B.Sc. Combined Honours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/earth-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology and Earth Sciences \u2013 B.Sc. Combined Honours<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bachelor-of-arts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bachelor of Arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A B.A. in Biology combines a liberal education in the arts and social sciences with increased depth in the life sciences.&nbsp; The programs have a minimal requirement for courses from the physical sciences and mathematics allowing students to relate their special knowledge of biology to other disciplines in the social sciences and humanities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/biology-ba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology \u2013 B.A. <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/biology-ba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology \u2013 B.A. Honours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/undergradprograms\/biology\/#Biology__BA_Combined_Honours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology \u2013 B.A. Combined Honours<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bachelor-of-humanities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bachelor of Humanities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can take a Combined Honours in Humanities and Biology, a program designed especially for those interested in both the arts and sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/programs\/humanities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology and Humanities&nbsp;\u2013 B.Hum. Combined Honours<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"minor-in-biology\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minor in Biology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A minor is a secondary field that accompanies a major, which give students the chance to pursue their personal interests. <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/adding-or-dropping-minorsconcentration\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how you can add a minor to your degree in 杏吧原创 Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/undergradprograms\/biology\/#Minor_in_Biology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minor in Biology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"our-carleton-advantage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our 杏吧原创 Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/shutterstock_319175864-1-240x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14920\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/shutterstock_319175864-1-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/shutterstock_319175864-1-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/shutterstock_319175864-1-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/shutterstock_319175864-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World-class<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/research\/\"><strong>research<\/strong><\/a>: engage in <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/awards\/\">hands-on undergraduate research<\/a> through your <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/honours-research-thesis\/\">Honours Thesis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/field-courses\/\">field programs<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seminar series<\/strong>: network with faculty members and graduate students at the weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/biology-seminar-series\/\">seminar series<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/news\/\">annual lectures<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greenhouses<\/strong>: relax among our comprehensive plant collection in the display <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/facilities\/greenhouses\/\">greenhouses<\/a> and visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/annual-butterfly-show\/\">Annual Biology Butterfly Show.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student societies<\/strong>: get involved in a student society! The <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/clubs-and-societies\/\">杏吧原创 University Biology Society<\/a> is one of many active clubs on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"our-capital-advantage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Capital Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/JJ2008GroupFacesLawn-1-240x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5497\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/JJ2008GroupFacesLawn-1-240x360.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/JJ2008GroupFacesLawn-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/JJ2008GroupFacesLawn-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/JJ2008GroupFacesLawn-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/230\/JJ2008GroupFacesLawn-1-360x540.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/student-life\/lifeinottawa\/\">Ottawa<\/a> is consistently ranked as one of Canada\u2019s most livable and safe cities and is one of the most picturesque capitals in the world \u2013 with tranquil green spaces, waterways, and architectural landmarks scattered throughout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry networks<\/strong>: Over 100 companies in the Ottawa region are conducting research in medical, life sciences, agricultural, and environmental biotechnology, offering future <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/choosing-a-program\/biology-careers\/\">careers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/co-op\/\">co-op<\/a> opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research<\/strong>: Ottawa is home to several government departments and agencies that are involved in research in areas of interest to our students and research faculty. Undergraduates can be co-supervised by <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/facultystaff-listing\/adjunct-professors\/\">Adjunct Professors<\/a> who work in a variety of industries in the Ottawa-area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"learn-more-about-our-programs-with-dr-heath-macmillan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More 杏吧原创 Our Programs, with Dr. Heath MacMillan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"杏吧原创 University Department of Biology - Biology Programs\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m3DDAWViWos?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn more about our programs, with Dr. Heath MacMillan Which Biology program is right for you? 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