Program summary
In today’s rapidly changing world, the development of solutions to combat some of the most pressing global challenges, such as climate change, emerging diseases, hunger, and species extinction, requires an integrative approach in which expertise is drawn from distinct biological and other disciplines. The Integrative Biology program provides the student with a solid understanding in core and foundational areas of biology while also providing a breadth of knowledge to support specialized studies and focused training in a range of disciplines. Students who complete this program will be well positioned for a career in many aspects of the biological sciences or further studies at the professional or graduate level.
The Biological Sciences at UTSC offer several distinct specialized programs. Students can choose from the Specialist Programs in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Human Biology or Conservation & Biodiversity, or the Major Programs in Biology, Human Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology & Disease or Conservation & Biodiversity.
New Health Sciences Stream
Pursuing a career as a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, dentist, physician assistant, pharmacist, or other health-care professional is a big goal. U of T Scarborough’s Health Sciences stream is designed to prepare you for career success and provide a competitive advantage.
Alongside your Bachelor of Science degree, you will earn a unique certificate* that will expand your knowledge and cultivate skills like leadership, communication, equity, and critical thinking—areas that are essential in health care.
The certificate can be paired with a co-op program which provides hands-on experience through paid co-op terms with some of the top hospitals, companies, and research institutes in the region, such as SickKids, CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), University Health Network (UHN), and Baycrest.Bottom of Form
The Health Sciences stream and co-op opportunities are available with this program.
*Open to domestic high. School applicants only. International and/or transfer students can apply for the non-health sciences stream option of this program.
Interested in becoming a teacher?
This program (Major) offers a combined degree option where you'll receive advanced admission to U of T's Master of Teaching program. You'll apply to the Master of Teaching combined degree option during your studies at U of T Scarborough.
Interested in obtaining a Masters in Environmental Science (MEnvSc)?
The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) with the Master of Environmental Science (MEnvSc) offered by the Graduate Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences allow exceptional students who are registered in one of the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs identified below to apply during Year 3 of their studies, and be considered, for admission to the MEnvSc program.