Biology programs in Ontario
15 programs across 7 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 73%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.
Programs
15
Campuses
7
Lowest range
73%
What this leads to
The picture for biology as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Lab technicians and research scientists work in research and development roles in hospitals and private companies. Biology teachers work in secondary schools, with salaries ranging from CA$57K to CA$111K.
In its favour
- Lab work is everywhere: Glassdoor lists 853 biology jobs currently open in Canada
- Medical and pharmaceutical companies offer stable careers: Island Health and similar employers offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong pension plans
- High-growth area if you combine skills: Jobs combining biological knowledge with computational skills are on the rise, with AI-related positions in life sciences expected to increase by over 40% by 2028
Worth knowing
- Entry-level positions are heavily affected by automation: Laboratory technicians often perform repetitive tasks such as sample preparation and data entry, which AI and automated instruments are increasingly doing
- Most jobs want grad school: AI and computational biology positions often require a PhD, meaning a bachelor's degree alone limits your options significantly
- A bachelor's in biology alone isn't enough for specialized roles: jobs increasingly want either teaching credentials, lab technician certification, or computational skills (coding, statistics) alongside your degree
How AI is changing this work
Routine lab work like sample preparation and data entry is being automated, but roles requiring complex decision-making that AI cannot replicate will be better positioned. The growth area is clear: AI-related positions in life sciences are expected to increase by over 40% by 2028. If you graduate in 2031 with only wet-lab skills, you'll compete with machines. If you teach or build computational skills alongside your degree, you'll have good prospects, but you need to be intentional about which direction you choose from day one.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. 853 biology jobs in Canada, January 2026 | Glassdoor
- 2. 94 master of science biology Jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 3. Urgent! Biology jobs in Canada - January 2026 (with Salaries!) - Jooble
- 4. 105 molecular biology jobs in Canada, June 2026 | Glassdoor
- 5. 239 biology jobs in Toronto, ON, July 2026 | Glassdoor
- 6. 15 synthetic biology jobs in Canada, July 2024 | Glassdoor
All 15 programs
- 73–77%Laurier (Waterloo)Biology (BA or BSc)
- 73–80%York (Glendon)Biology (BSc, iBSc)
- 73–83%YorkBiology (iBSc - Co-op available)
- 75–80%TMUBiology (Co-op Available)
- 80–87%Queen'sBiological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway
- 80–87%YorkBiomedical Science (BSc - Co-op available)
- 80–85%TMUBiomedical Sciences (Co-op Available)
- 80–83%WaterlooBiomedical Sciences (Regular only)
- 80–87%Queen'sEarth and Environmental Science Pathway
- 80–83%WaterlooHonours Science (Regular/Co-op)
- 80–83%WaterlooLife Sciences (Regular/Co-op)
- 80–87%WaterlooScience and Financial Management (Co-op Only)
- 85–90%TMUBiomedical Engineering (Co-op Available)
- 87%McMasterEngineering I - Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering
- 87–90%McMasterHonours Integrated Science
Other subjects
- Business Studies 203
- Interdisciplinary Studies 187
- Computer Science 135
- Education Studies 117
- Environmental Studies 116
- Psychology 109
- General or Integrated Engineering 104
- Law & Criminology 101
- Media and Communication Studies 98
- Economics 95
- Biological Sciences 92
- Others in Subjects Related to Medicine 92
Ranges are what universities publish, not guaranteed cutoffs. Work out your top 6 to see which of these you actually clear.