The B.Sc. Honours in Biology is designed to provide well-balanced background preparation within the science major, and consists of an Independent Research Study and a High Standard of Academic Performance. The program provides a further challenge to the above average student by requiring an extra work load and higher standards of performance than the B.Sc. Major, as well as proof of independent study and originality.
The Honours program is designed particularly for those who intend to continue studies at the post-graduate level; many universities are now requiring an Honours Degree (or equivalent) as a prerequisite for admission to graduate studies in the sciences. However, it also provides a useful background for students who intend to pursue further education in a health-related field or enter a professional area in government, industry, education, or the public sector, where research experience would be an asset. It should be noted that research projects may also be carried out through the course Biology 440 (Senior Undergraduate Research Project) or Biology 441 (Special Studies in Biology). Students who do not wish to pursue an Honours degree or do not qualify academically, may, upon consultation with the Chairperson of the Department and an interested faculty member, register for either of these courses.
The B.Sc. Honours in Biology comprises 126 semester hours of course credit (42 course equivalents) compared to 120 semester hours for the B.Sc. Major and includes a research component, consisting of at least 4 months of research that may be carried out during the academic term or the summer prior to the student's graduating year. The normal university requirements must be met in addition to those in the Guidelines for Students.
Contact:
- Honours Program Coordinator 2011-2012
- Dr. Tracy Doucette, email
(902)-566-6055
More Information:
- Important dates for 2011/12:
- 28 March 2012: Thesis due to supervisory committee (4:00pm)
- 30 March 2012: Honours presentation day
- 16 April 2012: Oral defenses must be completed by this date
- 20 April 2012: Final copy of thesis must be submitted to the Honours coordinator (4:00pm).
- Guidelines for Students
- Guidelines for Thesis Preparation
- Application Form
Department of Biology