Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
at Alberta University, Edmonton

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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
at
Alberta University
Overview

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences offered at University of Alberta is a UG level course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who are willing to apply, can pursue the course within the duration of 4 years.

The University of Alberta Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences has gained an aggregate ranking of #4 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025.

International students applying at University of Alberta for the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course including the qualification proof along with test scores of exams including IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. Additionally, it is recommended that the students apply for the course before the deadlines as the seats available at the university for the course are limited.

The University of Alberta tuition fees for Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences for the first-year international student is CAD 33,968. In addition to the tuition fees students need to look into other various factors that are necessary to manage their stay during the study at the university, which include the other necessary costs, covering accommodation costs, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc. The average cost of living at University of Alberta is CAD 15,975.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹21.80 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

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Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Rankings
Highlights
Scholarships

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
at
Alberta University
Fees

To enrol in the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at University of Alberta, students need to cover both tuition fees and living expenses. The fee structure varies depending on whether the student is domestic or international.

For international students, the tuition fee for the first year is CAD 33,968. In addition to this, students should budget for other living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books, and personal expenses. These costs can differ based on lifestyle and personal choices.

According to the data available, the average Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences cost of living for international students is CAD 15,975. Students can plan their stay accordingly. Since the cost of living varies from student to student, it’s important to plan accordingly. For a detailed breakdown of the University of Alberta Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences fees, refer to the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 21,80,406

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,25,435
Insurance	INR 38,514

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 64.19 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 27ᵗʰ February 2025

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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
at
Alberta University
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 10th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

70%
Applicants must have a minimum average of Mid 80s to low 90s on five high school admission subjects required by the program of study at the Grade 12-level (or equivalent)

Minimum Grades Required for Average Calculation

Grade 11 subject mark: 60% or above

Grade 12 subject mark: 50% or above

70% minimum average across five required subjects, based on the program you are applying to

One of the following courses
English (Literature & Composition)

One of the following courses
Mathematics

Two of the following courses
Calculus
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

One of the following subjects (click on the links below to see courses)
Fine Arts
Humanities
Languages other than English
Math/Sciences
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TOEFL

Marks - 90/120
with no less than 21 on each band

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PTE

Marks - 61/90
with no less than 60 in each communicative skill

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
with no band less than 6.0

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Duolingo

Marks - 120/160
Minimum 100 in each component

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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
at
Alberta University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#94	World University QS, 2026
#101	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025
#116	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025

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University of Alberta
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

33% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Easy going

Academically oriented

Friendly

Liberal

Internships4.3

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.2

Student Life4.5

Value for money4.5

Public transportation4.3

Safety4

Indian Food3.5

Permanent Immigration4.3

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Bachelor of Science in Computing Science- Software Practice Option - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Alberta

4.3

There are few local job opportunities and students needs to relocate after graduation.

Tips: UAlberta has excellent academic, research and work opportunities, and the campus and student life are pretty vibrant too. Diversity is pretty good, with people from all over the world. Moving to Canada was a big transition, but the UAlberta community made it easier. Overall, I loved my experience here.

Likes (Student Life): The University of Alberta has great spots on campus to study, like SUB, HUB, and a lot of libraries, all of which are very safe. There are also a lot of food options available in these places. There are a lot of club options—Indians Students Association, CS clubs, and many others—to keep students engaged.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Edmonton doesn't have a very large tech sector compared to cities like Toronto or Vancouver. This means fewer local job opportunities, and students often need to relocate after graduation for better job prospects. At least in tech fields like core engineering, there are opportunities right here.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1600

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Computing Science - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Alberta

4.3

My experiences in the University of Alberta was good.

Tips: The university is in Edmonton. Weather goes to -30 degrees in winter. Cannabis is legal here, so you will see many addicts on the street. Many homeless people near the downtown area. So avoid downtown. I am not that satisfied with my degree. I wanted to switch from software development to machine learning developed with this degree but I don't think I can do it.

Likes (Public transportation): Rate 5 due to robust public transportation. Campus seamlessly connected to the city via buses and Metro. The whole city is well connected. Transportation cost is included in the tuition fees. No need to pay extra for transportation. Uber is easily available if you want to go to a remote destination.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Rated 3 on post-study jobs due to limited visa sponsorship. Unsure about specific companies. Generally, job roles vary, but the average salary in Edmonton post-studies is around 50k. I got a job through my professor, got lucky with this one. But do not expect the same thing to happen with every student.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1200

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2023Read more

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Anonymous

MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Alberta

4.7

My journey here was amazing and exposure at University of Alberta is great.

Tips: Definitely there is a cultural shift. It is more about individuals here. Moreover, received a fund of around 21000 CAD/year, which covers my course fees, accommodation, and my living accommodation. This fund is part of my scholarship where the course fee is around 11k/year. CAD and for me the accommodation cost is around 580 CAD. I was very much satisfied with my university. One thing more is that I also received a one-time scholarship of 5000 CAD at the beginning of my programme.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 6250

Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) - Augustana Campus - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Alberta

3.8

They gave me opportunity.

Tips: Canada is foreigner country. So obviously there are many culture difference. But I love the culture here. I applied for scholarship before the starting of the college and they approved my scholarship. I get $10000 scholarship. All the process details available on the university website. I am satisfied with the University of Alberta and Canada.

Likes (Safety): Safety is the first priority of University of Alberta for students. Campus security team available 24/7 to maintain safe and secure campus environment. University of Alberta provide safety and security programme. Security patrol the campus and respond in emergency.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are many food option available in Edmonton but the thing is foods are very expensive. Our area have different types of foods like Italian, Chinese, Indian, Mexican etc. If you are international student and doing part time job then the food is expensive for you. I prefer eating from home and cooking by myself, because it is very cheap.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 985

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 50510

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2023Read more

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MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Alberta

3.8

Life changing college for me.

Tips: I am very shy type boy but after coming to Canada I completely changed and my network is big in Canada. When you leave your home country no one can be with you so you are solely facing all the problems and it is life changing for me. This country culture is different. I am not eligible for applying scholarship because my IELTS band is low. But I enjoyed to live in this country.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation is best in university of alberta. Because they gives university of alberta student U-pass and who have U-pass they can unlimited access to light rail and tansit buses. It is more affordable compare to buy daily ticket. So most of the student have U-pass. And it's affordable.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Because our area lack of availability of Indian food. In our local area Indian foods are hard to find. Most of the hotel and restaurants are non-vegetarian. But all the foods are available in Edmonton. And eating outside is very costly for international students. So I prefer to cook by myself at home.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1140

Prepping time for classes16 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 49426

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
at
Alberta University
Highlights

Biological Sciences can be taken as a major or minor as part of a Bachelor of Secondary Education.
Areas of focus include energy and matter, ecosystems and population change, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, nervous and endocrine systems, reproduction and development, cell division, genetics and molecular biology.
Students can also take this major as part of a Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education combined degree.

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
at
Alberta University

Scholarships

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