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Program Overview
Human Biology is the scientific study of living organisms with an emphasis on humans and their interactions with their environment. Some sub-disciplines include morphology, taxonomy, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, neurobiology, development, genetics, evolution and ecology. Laboratory work is an integral component allowing students to apply their scientific study to real-life settings. The Human Biology Program is largely designed for students with a strong interest in the health sciences, incorporating biology, psychology, physical science and social science courses with a human health focus. This program instills the basic foundations required for health-related careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and policy/management.
Complementary Programs: Major programs in Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Biology, Molecular Biology Immunology & Disease, Population Health, Neuroscience, Psychology.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
- RESEARCH: Experimental design, data analysis using statistics, critical interpretation
- COMMUNICATION: effectively use multiple formats (written, oral, poster, debate, multimedia)
- PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY: Teamwork skills, meet deadlines and expectations, accept and provide constructive criticism, objectively evaluate the contributions of others
- VALUES: Be a strong advocate for science
2. Careers for Graduates
- Research Assistant (hospital, university, private)
- Food Inspection Agencies (research, quality control)
- Researcher-Public Health, Government Agencies
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Medical Supply Sales
- Biopharmaceuticals (research, quality control)
3. Further Education
- Graduate Studies
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Physical or Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Nursing
- Teacher Education
- Naturopathic or Chiropractic Medicine
- Laboratory Technician
- Radiology Technologist (MRI, CT)
- Clinical Research
- Epidemiology
- Public Health & Public Policy
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY | |
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Jennifer Campbell, SW421D, 416-287-7404, jac.campbell@utoronto.ca, utsc.utoronto.ca/biosci
- Biological Sciences Librarian: Sarah Guay sarah.guay@utoronto.ca, 416-287-7497
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213, 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157, 416-208-4760
- Biology Students Association at UTSC (BioSA)
Did You Know
This is the most popular program in the department!