Program Overview

Department of Biology, Queen's University

The Department of Biology at Queen's University offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Students

Admission Requirements

• Admission requirements for undergraduate students are not specified in the provided context.

Degree Plans

• Degree plans for undergraduate students are available, but details are not provided.

Fees and Funding

• Fees and funding information for undergraduate students is not specified.

Courses

• Courses are available for undergraduate students, including:
  • Awards and Opportunities
  • Aims of the Program
  • Department Student Council (DSC)
  • Course Resources
  • UG Events
  • UG Mission Statement
  • UG Newsletter
  • UG PLLOs
  • Student Resources
  • FAQ
  • Contacts
  • Keys

Graduate Students

Admission Requirements

• Admission requirements for graduate students are not specified in the provided context.

Degree Plans

• Degree plans for graduate students are available, but details are not provided.

Fees and Funding

• Fees and funding information for graduate students includes:
  • Scholarships
  • Teaching Assistantships

Courses

• Courses are available for graduate students, including:
  • Guide to Graduate Studies
  • Biology GSC
  • G PLLOs
  • Forms and Information
    • Thesis Defenses in Biology
    • Transferring from MSc to PhD
    • MSc Thesis Checklist
    • PhD Thesis Checklist
    • Biology Thesis Submission Guidelines

Research Areas

Research areas in the Department of Biology include:

• Animal Physiology
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
• Environmental Studies
• Fisheries and Aquatics
• Mathematical Biology
• PEARL
• Plant Sciences
• Quantitative Skills Group

Specific Course: Plant Molecular Biology

Course Details

• Course code: BIOL 806
• Units: 3.0
• Term: Fall 2025
• Delivery mode: In-person

Course Description

Model systems for plant molecular genetics; gene identification and cloning; gene transfer techniques including vector construction; transposons; genetic regulation and expression. The course is taught by Dr. Wayne Snedden.