- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 26.0101
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A four year biology degree covering cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, physiology, evolution and microbiology, with substantial laboratory and field work and a research component in the senior years.
A full degree awarded here rather than a transfer route, which removes the field of study question entirely for work permit purposes. Central Alberta gives field biology genuine local context across prairie, parkland and river ecosystems, and the laboratory hours are what employers and graduate programmes actually assess.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is a degree, so it is exempt from the field of study requirement entirely. The institution records CIP code 26.0101 for Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, which is informational rather than determinative. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in writing before you pay a deposit.
Candidates for Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences present Grade 12 / High School with 60 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, and tuition for Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is recorded at CAD 25,322 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. 7 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 60 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo English Test 115.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is a degree, so it is exempt from the field of study requirement entirely. The institution records CIP code 26.0101 for Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, which is informational rather than determinative.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Laboratory Technician: research and testing facilities
- Environmental Field Technician: monitoring and survey work
- Research Assistant: academic and clinical projects
- Quality Control Analyst: food and pharmaceutical processing
- Conservation Officer Support: parks and wildlife organisations
- Graduate or Professional Study: health and research pathways
Reality check: biology is a high volume degree, so documented laboratory and field hours and a strong final project are what separate graduates rather than the subject itself.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #9832
- Reference No.
- O19391056880
