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Program Overview
The Integrative Biology program allows students to pursue a specialist program built on a broad, multi-perspective approach towards understanding biological complexity. This program provides students with a solid foundation in core biological areas (cellular and organismal biology, ecology and conservation, genes and development). A key advantage to this program is that it allows students to pursue specialization in more than one area at the same time. Many of the biggest issues facing today’s planet require scientists that are capable of bringing different and complementary perspectives to look for solutions, and this program provides the coursework and training to help undergraduates build this broad knowledge base.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
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Collect, analyze and interpret data
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Conduct and design experiments; use lab equipment
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Explore how organisms interact with the environment
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Chart the development of complex organisms
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Inspect specimens
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Research and analyze biological questions
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Use statistical tests to predict outcomes
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Write literature reviews and scientific reports
2. Careers for Graduates
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Pharmaceuticals/Medical Sales • Conservation Officer
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Lab Technician (Industry/ Government)
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Assistant Biologist, Food Inspection
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Water Technologist in Conservation Authorities
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Policy Analyst
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Health Care careers
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Careers in Education/TRCA/ Ministry of Natural Resources
3. Further Education
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Graduate Studies
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Public Health: Epidemiology
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Environmental Science
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Sustainability
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Genetic Counselling
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Medicine
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Dentistry
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Physical Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Education
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Clinical Research
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Medical Laboratory Technology
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Environmental Technology
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 |
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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 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
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Integrative Biology 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
Students will be well trained to take positions in government agencies, consulting firms or NGO’s.