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Studying biology at CapU will prepare you for a career in life sciences, in areas including health, ecology and biotechnology, as well as conservation, education and resource management.

Why study biology at CapU?

Biology is the science of life, exploring how organisms develop, function and interact with other living things. It’s a wide-ranging area of study that extends from the microscopic to the global view. 

This incredibly varied subject offers a rich diversity of sub-disciplines and many pathways for exploration. Biologists increase our knowledge of the natural world and human wellbeing, and their work is at the forefront of contemporary global issues ranging from gene therapy to climate change.

Small classes, hands-on experience

At Capilano University biology courses are taught in small, interactive classes that emphasize hands-on experience both in the laboratory and out in the field. Student-centred learning is enriched by one-on-one mentoring from instructors. 

You’ll find additional opportunities to broaden your skills outside the classroom through CapU's EarthWorks program. A multidisciplinary organization for students and staff, EarthWorks addresses environmental issues on campus and across the wider community.

Career paths and further education

The Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for future careers in biology. The concentration in biomedical sciences is an ideal launchpad for a future in a wide variety of medical fields.

Students interested in tackling climate change and other pressing environmental issues could choose to complete the concentration in environmental science.

After completing CapU’s Associate of Science Degree – Biology, you may choose to further your studies by transferring to the third year of a Bachelor of Science degree program at CapU or another post-secondary institution. 

Biology programs

CapU's biology department offers courses that can be used towards the four-year Bachelor of Science degree as well as the two-year Associate of Science and Associate of Science - Biology degrees. 

The Associate of Science degree offers the flexibility to study a broad range of science courses along with general electives. You can transfer 60 credits to other BC universities to continue your studies after graduating from CapU. 

The Associate of Science degree - Biology gives you a strong foundation in the latest biological tools, technologies and practices, along with core skills in physics and chemistry. 

Upon graduating with an Associate of Science degree - Biology you may choose to transfer into the third year of a Bachelor of Science program at another post-secondary institution.

Related programs

You can transfer your Biology credits into the Bachelor of Science (General) Degree at CapU starting in the Fall of 2022. In the degree, you can choose from three specializations: biomedical science, computational science or environmental science. 

Biology courses

The CapU biology department offers a complete selection of biology courses at the first and second year levels, all of which are transferable to other institutions as well as third-and fourth-year courses within the Bachelor of Science concentrations in biomedical science and environmental science.

Most courses have a laboratory component and several include field trips.

Not sure which course to register for? Consult our Biology Course Sequence Flowchart (pdf) for guidance.

Biology programs

CapU's biology department offers courses that can be used towards the four-year Bachelor of Science degree as well as the two-year Associate of Science and Associate of Science - Biology degrees. 

The Associate of Science degree offers the flexibility to study a broad range of science courses along with general electives. You can transfer 60 credits to other BC universities to continue your studies after graduating from CapU. 

The Associate of Science degree - Biology gives you a strong foundation in the latest biological tools, technologies and practices, along with core skills in physics and chemistry. 

Upon graduating with an Associate of Science degree - Biology you may choose to transfer into the third year of a Bachelor of Science program at another post-secondary institution.

Related programs

You can transfer your Biology credits into the Bachelor of Science (General) Degree at CapU starting in the Fall of 2022. In the degree, you can choose from three specializations: biomedical science, computational science or environmental science. 

Biology courses

The CapU biology department offers a complete selection of biology courses at the first and second year levels, all of which are transferable to other institutions as well as third-and fourth-year courses within the Bachelor of Science concentrations in biomedical science and environmental science.

Most courses have a laboratory component and several include field trips.

Not sure which course to register for? Consult our Biology Course Sequence Flowchart (pdf) for guidance.

Alana Schick
Instructor
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 3421
Fir Building, room FR484
alanaschick@capilanou.ca
Angela Yee
Divisional Supervisor School of STEM
School of STEM
Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Computing and Data Science
Physics

604 983 7599 ext. 7599
Fir Building, room FR471a
ayee@capilanou.ca
Ann Meitz
Lab Convenor, Biology
School of STEM
Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 983 7565 ext. 7565
Fir Building, room FR309A
ameitz@capilanou.ca
Aron Weir
Biology Lab Supervisor
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 3149
Fir Building, room FR305
aronweir@capilanou.ca
Bradley Fessenden
Lab Supervisor, Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 3026
Fir Building, room FR309A
bradleyfessenden@capilanou.ca
Caroline Dingle
Biology Instructor
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 7392
Fir Building, room FR494
cdingle@capilanou.ca
Edward Pokrishevsky
Instructor, Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 3662
Fir Building, room FR480
edwardpokrishevsky@capilanou.ca
Eugene Chu B.Sc. (Hons), PhD
Instructor, Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 3492
Fir Building, room FR486
eugenechu@capilanou.ca
Eunice Chin
Instructor, Biology
School of STEM
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 3476
Fir Building, room FR494
eunicechin@capilanou.ca
Lindsay Bird
Emergency Floor Warden Fir, Biology Lab Technician
School of STEM
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 7318
Fir Building, room FR305a
lindsaybird@capilanou.ca
Michael Kiraly
Instructor, Biology
School of STEM
Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 986 1911 ext. 2430
Fir Building, room FR493
mkiraly@capilanou.ca
Neilab Amiri
Lab Supervisor, Biology
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 1911
Fir Building, room FR309A
neilabamiri@capilanou.ca
Paul McMillan B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD
Instructor, Biology
School of STEM
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 2445
Fir Building, room fr492
pmcmilla@capilanou.ca
Sabrina Cornish
Biology Instructor & Lab Supervisor
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 3697
Fir Building, room FR309A
sabrinacornish@capilanou.ca
Thomas Flower B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc., PhD
Coordinator/Instructor, Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology

604 986 1911 ext. 3478
Fir Building, room FR484
thomasflower@capilanou.ca

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About this program

Biology Department
604 986 1911, ext. 4955
Fir Building, room FR471
sciences@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca