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Discover the secrets of life, from DNA to ecosystems! This home page has been designed with you in mind. Here you can find the most up-to-date information about undergraduate biology @ York including, degree requirements, events, frequently asked questions, resources and where to find us.

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Student Profiles

Meet some of our past and present students!

Clarissa Jewell

Clarissa Jewell

Clarissa Jewell - iBSc Graduate Clarissa Jewell: iBSc. graduate 2010 Clarissa recently graduated with an International Bachelor of Science (iBSc) degree in Biology –she is the first student to complete this new...

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Anthony La Delfa

Anthony La Delfa

Anthony La Delfa: BSc. Biology graduate 2010 “The learning environment fostered by the faculty and students at York was amazing. There are so many student clubs and organizations to be...

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Kelsey O'Hagan-Wong

Kelsey O'Hagan-Wong

Kelsey O'Hagan-Wong: BSc. Biology (Biomedical science stream) “Do not get discouraged- I remember my first exam ever in University, I nearly had a panic attack and ended up getting a 53...

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Frank Ferlisi

Frank Ferlisi

Frank Ferlisi: BSc. Biology Frank is a young man who has big plans for the future; he envisions a career as a cardiologist. His biology undergraduate degree, role as a senior...

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Daniel Rubinger

Daniel Rubinger

Daniel Rubinger: BSc. Biotechnology graduate 2009 The biotechnology program at York involves the use of living organisms in an innovative manner. It also gives a unique perspective on the role of...

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Josie Libertucci

Josie Libertucci

Josie Libertucci: BSc.  graduate 2010  “During the first years of my undergrad, I was the student who struggled to get a B. The biggest lesson I learned during my undergrad was...

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Yael Feinberg

Yael Feinberg

Yael Feinberg: BSc. Biology This past summer, Yael worked as a research assistant to the surgical and medical oncologists at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto. Here, she was...

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Kevonne Kerr

Kevonne Kerr

Kevonne Kerr: BSc. Biochemistry “[Here at York,] you meet so many different individuals that span from various continents and cultures which are quite refreshing and help you to become indeed a...

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Chana Steinberg

Chana Steinberg

Chana Steinberg - B.Sc. Double Major Biology and Psychology Are you interested in the natural world? Want to gain experience through field-based research? Live and learn like our resident ecologist, Chana....

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News & Announcements

Interested in the Physics of Life

Interested in the Physics of Life

Interested in the Physics of Life?

11 May 2012 News & Announcements

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Winter2012 - Final Exam Schedule

This is a reminder that the final exam schedule has been released and is available...

28 Feb 2012 News & Announcements

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WARNING! Fraudulent Email Messages

Dear Students, It has come to our attention that some of you are receiving...

19 Oct 2011 News & Announcements

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Biotechnology Students planning to complete BFND courses during F11-12

To Biotechnology Students planning to complete BFND courses during F11-12, Because of scheduling changes,...

31 Aug 2011 News & Announcements

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FAQs New Course BIOL 2070

FAQs New Course BIOL 2070

Beginning in Fall 2011, a new laboratory course, BIOL 2070 3.0 Research Methods in Cell...

19 Aug 2011 News & Announcements

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ADVISING DOCUMENT FOR CHANGES TO SECOND YEAR CORE COURSES (Spring 2011)

ADVISING DOCUMENT FOR CHANGES TO SECOND YEAR CORE COURSES (Spring 2011)

Beginning in Fall 2011, the Department of Biology will be changing its second year course...

21 Apr 2011 News & Announcements

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SENATE RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE POLICY

York University is committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all members of...

17 Nov 2010 News & Announcements

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Student Life

Institute of Medical Science @ UofT: MS Open House

 	Institute of Medical Science @ UofT: MS Open House

We are excited to invite you to the annual University of Toronto, Institute of Medical...

07 Feb 2012 Student Life

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Research OPPS with RISE in Germany

Research OPPS with RISE in Germany

RISE (Research and Internships in Science and Engineering) programs are both excellent opps for UGs...

17 Nov 2011 Student Life

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Research Opportunities in Bionanotechnology

Summer and Graduate Research Opportunities in BionanotechnologyThe NSERC-sponsored CREATE Training Program in Bionanomachines (CTPB) offers...

21 Oct 2011 Student Life

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Visions of Science Volunteers Communication Network

Visions of Science Volunteers Communication Network

An opportunity to excite gr5 to gr8 kids about science and engineering by engaging them...

04 Oct 2011 Student Life

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Attention: Fall 2011 Graduates - Graduation and Class Composite Photography

GRADUATION PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Graduate Portrait photography sittings for Fall 2011 Graduands will be...

26 Sep 2011 Student Life

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BIOLOGY LISTSERVE

Join The Undergraduate Biology Listserve! We have set up a Listserve to provide...

10 Jun 2010 Student Life

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