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

• The undergraduate program in biology provides students with a comprehensive education in the biological sciences.
  • The program includes courses in areas such as cell and molecular biology, ecology, evolution, and environmental studies.
• Admission Requirements:
  • Students must meet the general admission requirements of Queen's University.
• Fees and Funding:
  • Information on tuition fees and funding opportunities is available through the university's website.
• Degree Plans:
  • The department offers several degree plans, including a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in biology.
• Careers and Alumni:
  • Graduates of the biology program have gone on to pursue careers in fields such as research, medicine, and environmental conservation.
• Student Resources:
  • The department provides various resources to support student success, including academic advising and research opportunities.

Graduate Students

• The graduate program in biology offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced research in their area of interest.
  • The program includes courses and research opportunities in areas such as animal physiology, cell and molecular biology, and ecology.
• Admission Requirements:
  • Students must meet the general admission requirements of Queen's University and have a strong academic background in biology or a related field.
• Fees and Funding:
  • Information on tuition fees and funding opportunities is available through the university's website.
• Degree Plans:
  • The department offers several degree plans, including a Master of Science (MSc) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in biology.
• Student Resources:
  • The department provides various resources to support student success, including academic advising and research opportunities.

Courses

• The department offers a wide range of courses in biology, including introductory courses for undergraduate students and advanced courses for graduate students.
  • Courses are available in areas such as cell and molecular biology, ecology, evolution, and environmental studies.
• Long-Term Environmental Change:
  • This course reviews and assesses techniques for tracking long-term environmental change, with an emphasis on biological approaches and sedimentary analyses.
  • Course code: BIOL 822
  • Units: 3.0
  • Term: Fall 2025
  • Delivery mode: In-person
  • Instructor: John Smol OC, OOnt, FRSC, FRS

Research Areas

• The department has several research areas, including:
  • Animal Physiology
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fisheries and Aquatics
  • Mathematical Biology
  • PEARL
  • Plant Sciences
  • Quantitative Skills Group

Facilities

• The department has several facilities to support research and teaching, including:
  • Queen's University Phytotron
  • Biology HTS-Core Facility
  • Microscope Facility
  • Bioscience Complex
  • Queen's University Biological Station
  • Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre
  • Fowler Herbarium
  • Biobar