Research Certificate in Science (Biological Sciences)

A Research Certificate in Science will provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in authentic research in their discipline and acquire skills beyond what a normal research experience in an Honors or Specialization program may allow.

Research Certificate in Science (Biological Sciences)

A Research Certificate in Science (Biological Sciences) will provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in authentic and focused research.

This certificate is open to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science with preference given to BSc Honors and Specialization students in the Department of Biological Sciences and BSc General students (Biological Sciences major). Consent of the Department of Biological Sciences is required. Normally, a student will be able to fulfill the requirements for this certificate as part of a BSc program; some students may need to complete more than the minimum number of credits required in order to qualify for both the degree and the certificate.

Students wishing to pursue the Research Certificate in Science (Biological Sciences) must apply through the Department of Biological Sciences Student Services Office (BS CW-312) for acceptance into BIOL 298 . Application for this course does not guarantee a position in this program or the awarding of a certificate.

Students may pursue the Research Certificate in Science (Biological Sciences) by fulfilling the existing requirements for their program and by completing

21 units as follows:

BIOL 298 - Understanding Biological Research
BIOL 499 - Research Project
3 units from a list of 300- and 400-level approved options in data handling courses in Biological Sciences
3 units from a list of 300- and 400-level approved options in practical skills and techniques courses in Biological Sciences.
Presentation at a conference either on or off campus

6 units from

Note

Students wishing to receive the Research Certificate in Science (Biological Sciences) must apply through Undergraduate Student Services in the Faculty of Science by the application deadline for convocation (see Academic Schedule ). MA SC Courses are offered at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre.