Biology courses

Selkirk College

Biology in Selkirk College

  • Duration : 2 Years
  • Intake : September, January, May
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 12,710 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 0


About Biology in Selkirk College

Selkirk College offers a great start to an undergraduate degree in biology. Complete your first two years in our learner-centered environment! Please also refer to our Rural Pre-Medicine Program which is the first one of its kind in Canada.  The courses in the RPM program also offer the ability of students interested in health sciences to complete their first two years at Selkirk College.

If biology isn’t your passion, but you need it for another program or degree that you are interested in, we offer a variety of biology courses that are relevant for non-biology majors as well.

Who Should Study Biology?

Biology is the science of life, so it is relevant to everyone! If you like biology, you are curious about living creatures. You might be interested in learning about the complex structure of a bacterium, an insect, a plant or maybe you are interested in human health. You might also like exploring how intricate genetic, biochemical and physiological processes work. Or, perhaps you enjoy learning how organisms interact with their environment and how ecosystems function.

Career Opportunities

• Agronomist
• Biochemical Engineer
• Biochemist
• Bioinformatician
• Biostatistician
• Cell Animator
• Cell Biologist
• Conservation Biologist
• Cosmetic/Perfume Maker
• Dentist
• Ecologist
• Environmental Lawyer
• Environmental Technician
• Fish and Wildlife Officer
• Forensic Specialist
• Geneticist
• Horticulturalist
• Hospital Administrator
• Journalist-Scientific
• Laboratory Technician
• Marine Biologist
• Medical Doctor
• Medical Illustrator
• Medical Librarian
• Medical Microbiologist
• Nurse
• Nutritionist
• Occupational Therapist
• Oceanographer
• Optometrist/Ophthalmologist
• Pharmacist
• Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
• Physiotherapist
• Public Health Officer
• Researcher
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Teacher/Professor
• Technical Writer
• Toxicologist
• Veterinarian
• Virologist
• Wildlife Biologist

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS:Must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. 

    Post Graduate Diploma programs and a few other programs have a higher English Language Proficiency requirement (6.5 IELTS).

  • TOEFL: TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better

Selkirk College Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Urban
Annual Endowment 75 Million CAD
Academic Calendar Semester Based
% Of International Students More Than 10%
Programs Offered Undergraduate, Graduate, Online
Campus Housing Capacity 500/Building
Student To Faculty Ratio 15: 1
Total Enrollment 12,000
English Proficiency Test TOEFL/IELTS
Financial Aid Scholarships, Loans, Grants

Selkirk College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

  • The payment of the semester must be made by the students before the first day of academic term.
  • For payment methods cash, cheque, money order, bank draft, credit as well as debit cards are accepted
  • The annual fees of courses vary with each other. Below mentioned is the estimated cost of living in Canada when enrolled at the institute: 
Expenditure Cost
TUITION 12,452 CAD
MANDATORY FEES 531.24 CAD
STUDENT UNION FEES 432 CAD
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES 2,494.99 CAD
TOTAL 15,910.23 CAD

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 12,710

Total

$ 12,710