Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

Why choose a bachelor's degree in Science?

Advance Our World for a Better Tomorrow! In the Bachelor of Science degree, you’ll learn how things work and why, by immersing yourself in the fundamental physical, chemical and biological principles that govern our world. Majors span the biological, physical, and agricultural sciences. From modelling the complexities of ecological systems to defining how the smallest particles on our planet behave, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to make a global impact. 

The Bachelor of Science degree gives you the advantage of flexibility. Not sure you’ve found your passion just yet? With a common first year, introductory courses allow you to explore the sciences and find your passions. This flexibility gives you the power to easily switch between our many different majors and create an academic plan that suits you best. 

Work closely with award-winning faculty making groundbreaking discoveries in fields as diverse as pharmaceuticals and neuroscience. Some of our faculty even helped design instrumentation for NASA's Mars Rover! You too will have opportunities to contribute to discoveries that will aid humankind, our planet, and beyond – all while completing your science degree. 

The University of Guelph is Canada’s most research-intensive university per faculty member and graduate student (Research Infosource, 2023 rankings).

To see all courses offered in this program, visit our Academic Calendar.

Benefits of having a bachelor's degree in Science

 Expansive Facilities

Study in the largest integrated science teaching and research facility (Science Complex) in North America and take advantage of many specialized research labs and centres, including the Human Anatomy Lab, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Centre, and Ontario Dairy Research Centre.

 Gain Real-World Experience

While many majors offer co-op options, all programs offer the hands-on learning you need to kick-start your career, through labs and research facilities, field courses, internships, international exchanges, and more.

 Network of Support

Access specialized academic and career advisors, counsellors and upper-year mentors to help you make the most out of your degree.

 Flexible Learning

Common first-year courses allow you to switch between majors easily to adapt to your goals and interests.

 National Recognition

Join the #1 ranked university in Canada for overall Student Satisfaction. (Maclean's 2020)

 Financial Support

More than $11.3 million in entrance scholarships given to University of Guelph undergraduate students in 2022.

What can you do with a bachelor's degree in Science?

To build a great career, you need to build the right critical thinking skills, work as a team and, of course, apply scientific and contemporary research methods to solve complex real-world problems. And that’s exactly what you’ll do here.

Careers our Bachelor of Science graduates successfully pursue:

  • Biosafety Officer
  • Clinical Coordinator and Imaging Technologist
  • Conservation Biologist
  • Cosmetics Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Environmental Assessment Consultant
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Gamma-ray Spectroscopy Technician
  • Industrial Metrology
  • Lawyer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Nuclear Energy Specialist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Product Developer – food, nutrition
  • Public Health Officer
  • Quality Control Chemist
  • Quantum Computing Researcher
  • Science Communicator
  • Veterinarian

Mohamed Negmi
I chose U of G because it has a very strong Bio-Medical Science program and I fell in love with the campus and community. It’s the only program in Ontario that allows students to dissect cadavers as a part of anatomy. Exclusive courses — with a variety of classes to help you discover your interests — is why this program is perfect for me.

Mohamed Negmi
Bachelor of Science, Bio-Medical Science

Headshot of Emelia Schaafsma, BMPH student
I chose to study Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Guelph because of the wide variety of career paths it can take me down. I’ve taken courses such as Introduction to Toxicology which explored the effects of toxins on both an environmental and human health level, as well as Analytical Chemistry I and II where the lab component includes the use of exciting machines and technology.

Emelia Schaafsma, Undergraduate Student
Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Last updated: October 9, 2024 15:36 EDT