Biology

We aim to advance knowledge through exciting and innovative research in the lab and in the field. We encourage and engage students through research and learning.

Interested in Biology?

Students in Biology at Lakehead University will learn:

  • Innovative research inside the laboratory and in the field
  • Central aspects of Biology: form and function, cell and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, biodiversity, systematics, ecology and environmental biology

What is Biology?

Biology is the study of the diversity of life, the fit between form and function and the distribution and abundance of organisms.

The Biology Program will Include:

  • Active participation in national and international scientific societies and initiatives
  • Involvement within the community, sharing knowledge of the science of biology
  • Education for both science-based, professional career students and those who wish to understand the complexity of the living world

To learn more about undergraduate Biology programs offered at our Thunder Bay campus, check out these videos!

 

Year 1 Applied Life Sciences student Sarah enjoys our hands-on approach to learning biology.

Year 2 Biology student Melanie likes how our small class sizes and research opportunities let students learn with their professors.

Year 4 Biology student Jason appreciates the breadth of his program, from molecules to organisms to ecosystems.

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Mar
18 		Can a Tiny Shrimp Reverse an Environmental Disaster? Biologist Dr. Michael Rennie has the answer.

Dr. Michael Rennie's innovative research is helping restore aquatic ecosystems in the northern Ontario that have been damaged by acid rain.
Feb
19 		Reclaiming Wild Rice: Helping Indigenous Communities Develop More Secure Food Sources

Biology professor Dr. Vincent Palace is part of the exciting MANOOMIN research project to grow and harvest wild rice and fish in order to increase... full story
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28 		Orillia Master Student Receives Third Place in Poster Presentation
Jun
3 		Arshea Amer recipient of the Robert Poulin Award for outstanding citizenship

Passion for people and community at the heart of Arshea Amer’s service