To graduate in a Bachelor program requires a minimum overall grade point average of 4.00 (C). If you have passed 90 credits but your GPA is below 4.00, you may attempt to raise your average by taking up to 12 additional credits, to a maximum of 102 credits. You may then be blocked from further enrolment.
To graduate in an Honours Major program in Biology requires a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 5.00 (C+) over all biology courses completed, and a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 5.00 (C+) over all courses completed.
To declare, proceed and graduate in a Specialized Honours program (i.e., Biology, Biomedical Science, and Biotechnology) requires a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 6.00 (B) over all biology courses completed and a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 5.00 (C+) over all courses completed.
The minimum 5.00 (C+) biology grade point average is not required where biology is the minor in an Honours Major/Minor program. Only the minimum 5.00 (C+) overall grade point average is required in that case.
What if I don’t meet the GPA requirements for my program?
Students who were admitted into an Honours program in Biology, but do not meet the GPA requirements, will be moved into the Bachelor Program in Biology.
If you have not yet completed ~75 credits, we generally recommend that you work on raising your average.
If you have completed ~75 credits, please make an appointment for advising, and we can assess your individual situation and discuss the options available to you.