Course overview
Biomedical Biology (BSc) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Canada. It takes Bachelor's degree, 30 credits a year, with intakes in September (ask Laurentian about January entry).
Laurentian University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Laurentian University (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Sudbury, Canada |
| Course | Biomedical Biology (BSc) |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Life Sciences |
| Duration | Bachelor's degree, 30 credits a year |
| Tuition per year | C$30,364 (≈ ₹20.3 lakh) |
| Intakes | September (ask Laurentian about January entry) |
| English requirement | IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70 |
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Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$30,364 a year, about ₹20.3 lakh.
2026-27 international tuition for 30 credits (tax included); incidental and student fees of about CAD 1,130–1,255 a year and UHIP (CAD 948 a year) are extra. 2027-28 fees are not yet published
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| University College, double or single room2026-27 | C$7,115–8,332per year (8 months) | ≈ ₹4.8 lakh – ₹5.6 lakh |
| Single Student Residence, double or single room2026-27 | C$7,901–9,257per year (8 months) | ≈ ₹5.3 lakh – ₹6.2 lakh |
| West or East Residence, single room2026-27 | C$9,627per year (8 months) | ≈ ₹6.5 lakh |
| Mature Student Residence, single room2026-27 | C$10,864per year (8 months) | ≈ ₹7.3 lakh |
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.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Average (median) salary
C$44,400
≈ ₹29.7 lakh a year
Median employment income two years after graduation, Undergraduate degree
Job roles
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical research associate
- Research scientist (medical)
- Forensic scientist
- Toxicologist
- Microbiologist
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Roche
Abbott
Siemens Healthineers
Medtronic
Boston Scientific
IQVIA
Novartis
Philips
NHS
Eligibility
General entry requirements at Laurentian University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Indian applicants need a State Higher Secondary Certificate, CBSE or ISC with at least 50% (second class or division).
- Engineering: senior-level English, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Nursing: English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology. Business: English and one Maths. Science: English plus Maths and Science subjects.
- If you are still in Class 12, send Class 10 scores, the Class 11 final mark sheet and mid-year or predicted Class 12 results. Conditional admission may be possible if a requirement is missing.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 |
| PTE Academic | 60 overall |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 for tests before 2026; 4.5 overall (5.0 in Writing and Speaking) for tests from 1 January 2026 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall, no subscore below 110 |
| Exemption | Three years of full-time study at an English-language institution in a country where English is dominant; Laurentian decides after you apply, so confirm whether Indian English-medium schooling qualifies |
Intakes
This course starts in: September (ask Laurentian about January entry).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Class 10, Class 11 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
- Degree transcripts and WES evaluation (postgraduate, where required)
- English test result taken within 2 years, unless exempt
- GMAT score (MBA)
- Passport; Provincial Attestation Letter and study permit after admission
Scholarships
International Academic Excellence Scholarship (90–100% average)
UG
Value: CAD 15,000 in first year, up to CAD 60,000 in total
International undergraduates entering without a prior degree, full course load; automatic, no application. Renewable with an average above 80% (90% to keep the same value)
Official pageInternational Academic Excellence Scholarship (80–89.9% average)
UG
Value: CAD 10,000 in first year, up to CAD 40,000 in total
International undergraduates entering without a prior degree; automatic; renewable with an average above 80%
Official pageGraduate Teaching Assistantship
PG
Value: Paid assistantship (value not stated); up to 2 years for master's students
Full-time graduate students; new master's students need a B+ (75%) average
Official pageInternational Student Support Bursary
UG and PG
Value: Varies; not renewable
International students in any programme with financial need; application required
Official page
About Laurentian University
Laurentian University is a public university in Sudbury, northern Ontario, which teaches in both English and French and has a tricultural (anglophone, francophone and Indigenous) mandate. It offers bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes and is known for mining engineering, earth sciences, sports administration and health programmes. Its history page records a NASA tracking station on campus in the 1960s and Canada's early Sports Administration programme from 1972.
Indian students look at Laurentian for computer science, engineering (mechanical, mining and chemical), business administration, nursing and its MBA and course-based master's degrees. Entry from India asks for 50% in Class 12 with the right subjects, and international undergraduates with 80% or more get automatic scholarships of CAD 10,000 to 15,000 a year. Sudbury is a mid-sized mining city with lakes, about four hours north of Toronto, and living costs are lower than in big Ontario cities.
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FAQs
What is the fee for Biomedical Biology (BSc) at Laurentian University?
The tuition for international students is C$30,364 a year (about ₹20.3 lakh). 2026-27 international tuition for 30 credits (tax included); incidental and student fees of about CAD 1,130–1,255 a year and UHIP (CAD 948 a year) are extra. 2027-28 fees are not yet published. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Biomedical Biology (BSc)?
The course takes Bachelor's degree, 30 credits a year.
What English score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September (ask Laurentian about January entry). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
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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