University of Guelph
University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Zoology (GZ)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The Major in Zoology offers a broad education in the life sciences while providing a more specialized understanding of the structure, function and ecology of animals. This major qualifies students for post-graduate work in zoology and other life sciences and provides a sound science background for students wishing to pursue careers in teaching, government service or the private sector, insight into the diversification of life through a broad foundation in ecology, evolution, and vertebrate and invertebrate biology.Students have the opportunity to participate in a field course, international exchange, and/or research projects.

Sample Careers:
  • Behavioural primatologist
  • Veterinarian
  • Contaminants evaluation officer

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

78%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$92.25 CAD

Application fee

$30317 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Student Organization Fees: $782 per year
University Health Insurance Plan Fees: $756 per year
University Fees: $725 per year
College Government Fees: $17 per year