The BSc - Biology Honours degree provides students with an intensive year-long research experience and the opportunity to complete a major research project under the guidance of a qualified biology supervisor. The program is competitive and intended to provide advanced preparation in research to students interested in pursuing graduate programs. The core requirements for the BSc in Biology are augmented through the completion of two courses, BIOL 5501  and BIOL 5502   - Honours Research I & II, taken in sequential semesters and focused on the same project. These two additional core courses replace two of the eight Biology approved options in the BSc - Biology major, leaving students with six approved options in their Biology Honours degree. If so desired, students may complete one of the Biology concentrations concurrently with the Biology Honours degree. At the end of the project, students produce a final manuscript to their advisory committee and present their results to the Biology Department. Admission into the program requires a minimum grade of B- in BIOL 3401 , a minimum GPA of 3.5 in any six 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-level BIOL-prefixed approved options or core courses and successfully securing an Honours supervisor.