Tentative list of upper-level Biology courses offered during Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Core courses listed in bold are offered every year; courses not in bold may not be offered each year (many are offered in alternate years). Some prerequisites apply. Subject to change. See timetable.
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|
| BIOL 315 – Parasitology | BIOL 305 – Animal Physiology |
| BIOL 320 – Limnology | BIOL 310 – Invertebrate Zoology |
| BIOL 342 – Advanced Biochemistry | BIOL 333 – Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology |
| BIOL 402 – Evolution | BIOL 403 – Current Topics in Biology |
| BIOL 436 – Pathogenic Microbiology | BIOL 435 – Immunology |
| BIOL 443 – Developmental Biology | BIOL 440 – Cancer Biology |
| BIOL 457 – Biodiversity and Conservation Biology | |
| BIOL 491 – Undergraduate Research Project (all year) | |
Tentative list of courses for 2026-2027 (subject to change)
- BIOL 305 – Animal Physiology
- BIOL 325 – Ornithology
- BIOL 332 – Microbial Ecology
- BIOL 334 – Virology
- BIOL 333 – Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology
- BIOL 350 – Plant Biology
- BIOL 360 – Animal Behaviour
- BIOL 375 – Ecological Methodology
- BIOL 402 – Evolution
- BIOL 403 – Current Topics in Biology
- BIOL 434 – The Microbiome
- BIOL 465 – Endocrinology
- BIOL 443 – Molecular Cell Biology
Upper-Level Science Electives for 2025-2026
List of upper-level courses in other science programs that may be taken as Upper-Level Electives. Students who have completed the 2nd-year courses in the Honours or Major in Biology should meet most prerequisites. Subject to change.
- Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be counted as Upper-Level Biology Electives for the Honours, Major, or Minor in Biology.
- Courses with plus sign (+) satisfy the requirement for an Applied Biology course for registration as a Registered Professional Biologist with the College of Applied Biology of BC.
May 2025
- AQUA 441 Hatchery Technology and Genetics in Shellfish Aquaculture (April 28 – May 9)
Fall 2025
- Coming in April 2025
Spring 2026
- Coming in April 2025
Other Elective Options
Refer to the BSc Advising website for other lower- and upper-level elective options.