Biology at Mt. Allison: Admission Average
Mount Allison University · Sackville, NB
What average do you need for Biology at Mt. Allison?
Biology at Mount Allison University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 9 Mt. Allison programs we track.
Strong ecology and research focus.
How competitive is it?
Of the 11 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 4 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% 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
- 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
- Bishop's University – 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 Mt. Allison
Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick has been ranked Canada's best primarily undergraduate university by Maclean's more times than any other institution. This small liberal arts university is known for its emphasis on student experience, small class sizes, and exceptionally high graduate school acceptance rates. It produces a disproportionate number of Rhodes Scholars relative to its size.
Mount Allison University is in Sackville, NB, was founded in 1839 and has about 2,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $11,200 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 15.
- Mount Allison produces more Rhodes Scholars per capita than almost any university in Canada - genuine academic prestige.
- The tiny size (2,500 students) creates an extraordinary sense of community - you will know everyone.
- Sackville is a very small town - the campus is essentially the town. Some love this; others don't.
Other Mt. Allison programs
- Sciences (BSc) – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Commerce (BComm) – high 80s
- Arts (BA) – mid-to-high 80s
- Fine Arts (BFA) – mid-to-high 80s + portfolio
- Music – Audition-based
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s