Biology at Bishop's: Admission Average
Bishop's University · Lennoxville, QC
What average do you need for Biology at Bishop's?
Biology at Bishop's University typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It is the most competitive of the 10 Bishop's programs we track.
Small but strong research-focused program.
How competitive is it?
Of the 11 universities we track that offer it, 7 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Biology at other universities
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- McGill University – high 80s
- Mount Royal University – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – high 80s
- Mount Allison University – high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Chemistry I & II
- Calculus
- Statistics
These are typical for Biology programs across Canada. About the Biology degree
After a Biology degree
Biology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Research Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Veterinarian – $80,000 to $165,000
- Geneticist / Genomics Scientist – $65,000 to $140,000
- Climate / Environmental Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- A biology undergraduate degree alone has limited direct employment - graduate school or professional programs (medicine, dentistry) are the most common paths.
- Research lab experience during undergrad is essential for competitive grad school and medical school applications.
- Marine biology at UBC and UVic benefits from direct Pacific Ocean access - world-class programs.
Applying to Bishop's
Bishop's University in Lennoxville is one of Canada's smallest universities and ranks in Maclean's top 10 primarily-undergraduate institutions (#9 in 2026). The tiny campus creates an extraordinarily close-knit community. Bishop's is English-language and has a liberal arts focus with strong business and education programs. The residence guarantee and small class sizes create an unusually personal university experience.
Bishop's University is in Lennoxville, QC, was founded in 1843 and has about 3,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Bishop's is the only Canadian university where a first-year student in residence can know virtually everyone on campus by Christmas.
- The Eastern Townships of Quebec are genuinely beautiful - skiing, hiking, and outdoor life are major draws.
- Small class sizes (often under 20 students) mean real relationships with professors from first year.
Other Bishop's programs
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Accounting – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Chemistry – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- English Literature – mid 80s
- Fine Arts – mid 80s