Overview
The Life Sciences聽specialization is a cross-disciplinary program that features core courses in fundamental biological sciences (animal, plant, microbiology, cell, and molecular) and specializations that range from concentrations in pure biology to multidisciplinary and applied life sciences. You will enjoy small class sizes and a great variety of laboratory and field-based courses for practical experience, including internships and research projects.聽聽
The specialization聽in Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary) at McGill offers a unique, comprehensive learning experience.聽You聽can聽tailor an education聽in the life sciences聽that truly聽fits聽your interests.聽Depending on the courses you choose,聽the聽program can be as broad or specialized as you鈥檇 like.聽
Choose from courses in agriculture, environment, food sciences, biology, animal health, among others. Whichever path you choose, scientific writing courses and extensive lab work聽will prepare you for聽a rewarding career or future studies.聽
This specialization must be taken with a major in the BSc(AgEnvSci). The recommended major is Life Sciences (Biological & Agricultural).
Careers
Life sciences is a broad field and can lead you to a variety of career paths. You can work in research and development or one of many areas of applied science. You may also wish to pursue graduate studies or a secondary degree in a professional program like veterinary science or medicine.聽聽
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- Pharmaceutical researcher聽聽
- Agricultural biotechnologist聽聽
- Forensic scientist聽聽
- Food scientist
Courses
As a Life Sciences student, you can take courses like:
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Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
Check the full admission requirements for聽information about聽deadlines and whether supporting documents are required as part of聽your application.聽