General Biology
Build a Biology Foundation at Providence
No matter what career you have in mind for your future, having a sound education in the sciences will set you apart. At Providence, you’ll benefit from a top-notch General Biology program offered at one of Canada’s best Christian universities. Your science professors are passionate about research and teaching that will help you achieve your goals. They integrate Christianity into your courses so that you’ll have a firm foundation in science as well as in your Christian faith. You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities with advanced projection equipment and a new lab with everything from innovative Olympus microscopes to lab benches for team learning.
You can also take your science prerequisites for nursing, pharmacy, and kinesiology at Providence! You’ll develop skills and competencies that are central to community and global development careers and post-graduate studies.
Major Options
| BSc | General Biology Major | 3 Years |
Program Details
For Entrance into the General Biology program
The prerequisite for entry into the General Biology major is a grade of “C” or better in any introductory biology course. For students who have taken additional courses toward the minor, a minimum GPA of 2.00 is required on all courses, excluding failed courses.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please look to the Academic Calendar for full information and course lists. If there are discrepancies between the information listed here and in the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar is definitive.
Program Courses
Fall (September) courses
- Introduction to Biology 1 + Lab
- Reading the Bible: Methods & Formation
- Open Science elective course (e.g. Essentials of Microbiology, Human Anatomy 1 + Lab, Introduction to Chemistry 1 + Lab)
- Introduction to Communications & Media
- Field Education (volunteer practicum)
Winter (January) courses
- Introduction to Biology 2 + Lab
- Statistical Analysis
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Open Science elective course (e.g. Essentials of Microbiology, Human Anatomy, Introduction to Chemistry 2 + Lab)
- Open Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology course (e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology)
Updated: July 23, 2025
Faculty
Rebecca Dielschneider, Ph.D. (Program Coordinator)
Department Chair (Natural & Social Science); Associate Professor of Health Science
Bruce Friesen-Pankratz
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
Career Options
Graduates obtain the necessary training for employment in scientific companies as a biologist, laboratory assistant, technologist and more. The program also provides a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing further studies in areas like education, kinesiology and recreation management, nursing, pharmacy, or rehabilitation sciences.
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Email: info@prov.ca
Phone: 1-800-668-7768
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