Human Biology programs in Ontario

85 programs across 20 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 70%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.

Programs

Campuses

Lowest range

70%

What this leads to

The picture for human biology as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Human Biology graduates often work as clinical laboratory technologists running diagnostic tests, or move into pharmacy, nursing, medicine, dentistry or other healthcare programs requiring further credentials. Some work as research technicians in university or hospital labs, though moving to independent research roles requires a master's or PhD.

In its favour

Starting pay is solid: median of $54,698 within two years of graduation, which is decent for Ontario entry-level work.
The degree keeps multiple paths open—you can pivot toward medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing or public health if you decide during or after your degree.
Lab and healthcare employers across Canada are actively hiring—lots of roles available in hospitals, testing centres, and biotech companies right now.
Human decision-making still matters: AI handles routine microscopy and sample analysis, but clinicians and lab directors must validate and act on results.

Worth knowing

72% of graduates continue to grad school, which means a bachelor's is often just step one. If you want research or specialty roles, expect to invest years and money in a master's or PhD.
If you stay in the lab technician role without further credentials, AI automation is real: routine diagnostic work is being automated, and job growth may slow despite current hiring.
You can't call yourself a biologist professionally in Alberta or BC without licensing; in Ontario there's no formal regulation, leaving career boundaries unclear.
The median salary of $54,698 doesn't grow quickly in tech roles without additional qualifications—experienced technicians hit a ceiling around $60–70k unless they move into management or go back to school.

How AI is changing this work

AI is automating the routine lab work that entry-level technicians do most—automated slide analysis, bacterial identification, antibiotic testing. However, human oversight remains required by law for patient-facing results, and someone has to validate what the AI outputs. This means fewer routine jobs but stable demand for people who can run labs and interpret results. If you want to use this degree as your final credential, you're competing in a shrinking technician role. If you see it as a stepping stone to medicine, nursing, or a related field, the degree keeps that door open, though it doesn't guarantee you'll get in.

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