427 Life Sciences Degree Programs in Canada

NLC's Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) prepares students for entry into health-related degree programs, with an emphasis on the University of Northern British Columbia's Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program. The two-year Associate Degree (Health Studies) provides broad coverage across the Arts and Sciences while introducing students to nursing as a career and meeting UNBC's core prerequisite requirements in the social sciences, English, Indigenous studies, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, psychology, and statistics. Students who complete NLC's Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) with UNBC's grade requirements have an optimal transfer pathway into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (Please see the NBNP webpage for more information) and will be included among NLC students who have first claim to a designated number of seats each year. The partnership between NLC and UNBC enables prospective Registered Nurses to complete their post-secondary education in the north, for employment in the north.

Graduates of this program earn a Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition degree and complete a practicum, which is recognized by the Accreditation Canada, preparing students to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE), which is required to become a Registered Dietitian in Canada.

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering offers a Masters in Engineering (MEng) course-based degree program that is structured to advance knowledge of practical interest in specialized fields and to provide students with the skills necessary to address key technological challenges. This degree program is well-suited for working professionals and those seeking careers in the industrial sector. Our MEng program provides opportunities to gain industry-related experience through co-op placements and industry-sponsored projects. MEng is a one-year program. Students are required to complete 10 courses OR 8 courses and a project.

The B.Sc. Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is offered on McGill University's Macdonald Campus. Students can also explore courses and other opportunities on the Downtown Campus, and pursue field courses and research activities locally and around the world, including field study semesters in Panama, Barbados, and Africa. Students can customize their learning experience by picking one of five different majors (Major in Agricultural Economics, Major in Environmental Biology, Major in Environment, Major in Life Sciences, Major in Sustainable Agricultural Systems) along with multiple specializations, concentrations, and/or minors.    

This program provides students with the laboratory skills, technical knowledge, fundamental understanding, and employability skills for careers in the Biotechnology and Life Science industries. Students will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on scenarios relevant to current innovations in the growing fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. 

The Master of Health Sciences in Applied Health Sciences field in the Advanced Health Care Practice master's program aims to promote health leaders. The program’s foundations are universal health promotion and education, evidence-informed health interventions and efficient and effective support for individuals throughout their lifespan.

If you’re interested in an environmental career, our Diploma in Environmental Sciences is perfect to start. Lakeland offers flexibility in teaching in-demand skills. Start with hands-on experience in class and in the field. You’ll learn about an extensive range of environmental sciences courses.

The Pre-Health Sciences Certificate introduces students to diverse career options available in the health field. Students who have an interest in health care but are uncertain about career direction have an opportunity to explore fundamental concepts related to health.

As the world’s population grows, so does our need for food, renewable energy, and biomaterials. In this program, you will learn how to connect natural sciences and engineering design to optimize our use of biological resources while protecting the environment. This is a professional engineering program, fully accredited by Engineers Canada as satisfying the academic requirements for registration in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), as well as Canadian, American and many international engineering associations.

You’re a science major and aspiring environmental professional seeking workplace-ready technical skills and real-world experience. Accredited by ECO Canada (Environmental Careers Organization of Canada), the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at Royal Roads University teaches industry-standard lab and field methods in a team-based environment that prepares you for certification as an Environmental Professional in-training (EPt).

In this unique program, offered on McGill University's Macdonald Campus, you’ll study the complementary disciplines of food and nutritional sciences, earning two degrees. You’ll learn how to create better-tasting, longer-lasting food, and understand the role nutrition plays in health and disease.

Carleton’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) is a wide-ranging and career-focused program that will provide you with the skills required to succeed in the rapidly changing worlds of medicine, biomedical research, and healthcare research. You will gain a strong foundation in the scientific knowledge and methods involved in the study of human health, along with the capacity to engage in broader multidisciplinary, multi-sector, and multicultural approaches to finding solutions to some of the most crucial health issues of our time, such as global health, environment, and health, etc.

The Bachelor of Science degree with a joint major in biochemistry and microbiology enables students to acquire superior knowledge about the functioning of life on a microscopic scale and to develop advanced skills in the laboratory.

The TRU Master of Science in Environmental Science provides an integrative, multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the environment. The environment is a complex of biological, geological, physical, chemical, social and cultural factors that interact to influence the life of an individual or community. Our environment is threatened by global issues, such as overpopulation, climate change and habitat fragmentation.

Our innovative program, Diploma in Agricultural Sustainability, bridges agricultural and environmental sciences. As well, it merges the concerns of both the public and producers. Consumers want to know where and how their food is grown. Farmers and ranchers care about conservation and productivity.

General Science teaches students a broad range of academic disciplines, with a focus on physical and biological sciences, as well as mathematical concepts. Faculty and staff encourage students to select courses based on their interests with a specialization in two to three areas. The Department of General Studies offers a 3-year Bachelor of Science to students.