Life sciences students will learn to apply methods of scientific inquiry to study living matter, health, medicine and illness. The study of health sciences and life sciences helps students to understand and analyze the behaviour of the human body and those of other organisms. It prepares students for the ethical, social and political questions arising from our increasing ability to protect the delicate and complex ecological balance that sustains the world. Eligible Life Sciences students can apply for the Arts & Science Internship Program after first year and gain 12-20 months of relevant, paid work experience and specialized professional development training. Internships can take place in a variety of settings, including hospitals, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, health marketing agencies and more.<br>A first-class undergraduate biology degree is your stepping stone to many career options, including world-class research, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, forensics and more. The biologists at UTM can help you attain these career goals. We offer exciting undergraduate programs in all of the major biological areas with specialization in four main topics: Ecology & Field Biology, Whole Organisms, Genetics & Evolution, Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology, Physiology & Behaviour.