Bachelor of Science, Biology Major

Bachelor of Science, Biology Major is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, Canada. It takes 4 years, with intakes in September; January.

Canadian Mennonite University is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$11,750 a year, about ₹7.9 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$47,000 (≈ ₹31.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

CA$1,175 per 3-credit-hour course × 10 courses (30 credit hours, a full year); course fees of CA$156.84 per course and term fees of CA$293 per semester are extra. CMU's current rates; 2027/28 not yet published

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Biomedical scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Clinical research associate
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Microbiologist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Roche
• Novartis
• Pfizer
• GSK
• AstraZeneca
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Bayer
• CSL
• BioNTech
• IQVIA

General entry requirements at Canadian Mennonite University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• International applicants must meet CMU's country-specific requirements, complete an internationally examined curriculum, or complete a year of full-time study in Canada or the USA.
• CMU's country list sets the minimum average; check the India entry or ask admissions.
• Deadlines: 1 May for a Fall start and 15 August for a Winter start. Application fee CA$150; advance tuition deposit CA$10,000 (2026/27).

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted.

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This course starts in: September; January.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Online application and CA$150 fee
• Official transcripts sent directly by the school or through MyCreds
• English test result less than two years old, sent by the testing agency
• WES ICAP report and references (graduate applicants)
• Valid passport

• Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards

  Undergraduate

  Value: Varies (not published on the international page)

  Open to international students; apply by 28 February.

  Official page

• Faith Community Matching Grant

  All students

  Value: CMU matches local church funding up to CA$1,000 a year

  For international students, funds must come from a local church.

  Official page

• Free first-year dorm housing

  New undergraduates

  Value: Free double room in Poettcker Hall for the first two semesters

  New undergraduates aged 21 or under, taking at least 12 credit hours a semester, with the full board meal plan.

  Official page

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is a small Christian university in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It opened in 2000 when three Mennonite colleges merged. Classes are small: CMU gives an average student–faculty ratio of 18:1 and an average first-year class of 25. Every student completes a work placement.

CMU offers three- and four-year BA degrees in about 18 majors, plus BBA, BSc, music and music therapy degrees, and graduate programmes in theology, peacebuilding and business. Undergraduate tuition is charged per course, about CA$11,750 for a full year, which is low for Canada. From Fall 2026 CMU offers free shared dorm housing to first-year undergraduates (meal plan extra).

Life Sciences courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental ScienceAcadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$25,173 / year
• Psychology (BSc or BA)Acadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$25,173 / year
• Psychology (BA or BSc)Algoma UniversityFull-time bachelor's (two degree options) · C$22,601 / year
• Bachelor of Science in BiologyAlgoma UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$22,601 / year
• PsychologyAmbrose University4 years (120 credits); areas include clinical studies, human development and neuropsychology · C$23,557 / year
• Biology – Health Sciences and Pre-Medicine Concentration (BSc)Bishop's UniversityMajor or honours · C$29,510 / year

More courses at Canadian Mennonite University

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management and Conflict Resolution major)4 years · C$11,750 / year
• Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Administration3 or 4 years · C$11,750 / year
• Bachelor of Science, General3 years · C$11,750 / year
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology3 or 4 years · C$11,750 / year
• Bachelor of Arts, Economics3 or 4 years · C$11,750 / year
• Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics3 or 4 years · C$11,750 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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