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Bachelor of Integrative Biology
- Scarborough, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Research doctorate in plant and animal biology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and undertake an original research project in Integrative Biology. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Assistant
- Environmental Analyst
Curriculum
- Most time is devoted to research for the thesis
- Students entering directly take 1.0 course credits including IBIO*6630 Scientific Communication in their first or second semester.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior (Grade 12) secondary diploma or equivalent (for example IB Diploma
- A Levels
- US diploma
- French Baccalaureate) with senior English and the program's prerequisite subjects. Admission is competitive and no minimum average is published. English tests accepted: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale)
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 180.
Accepted academic background
Senior/Grade 12 or equivalent secondary diploma (British IGCSE/A Level, IB Diploma, US diploma, French Baccalaureate, CAPE, Other curricula by country) including senior English and program prerequisites (e.g. Calculus)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- PTE Academic Speaking 4.0
- Duolingo for tests before 2026-01-21: 89 with 22 in Speaking and Writing)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no part below 60)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Program-specific supplementary application if required
How to apply
- Check the program's requirements and the 2027 deadline (15 January 2027 for most programs) on future.utoronto.ca. Apply through the OUAC application or the U of T International Application (196 CAD). Enable your JOINid. Send transcripts and English test results and any supplemental application. Accept your offer by the stated date and pay the admission deposit if the offer letter asks. Apply for a study permit (a Provincial Attestation Letter may be needed). Apply for residence by 31 March if wanted.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,680 - $77,605 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $196 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Scarborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University of Toronto Scarborough |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | University of Toronto automatically considers eligible international undergraduate applicants for many entrance awards. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship requires school nomination and a separate application and is limited to eligible first-entry undergraduate applicants. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $49,680 - $77,605 CAD per year. The application fee is $196 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, PTE Academic Speaking 4.0, Duolingo for tests before 2026-01-21: 89 with 22 in Speaking and Writing), Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no part below 60).