Biology

"If you study nature, you will learn to love it and conserve it and preserve it."
Roger Peterson

If it swims, slithers, runs or flies  - if it puts down roots or goes extinct - it's biology.

Biology is the study of living things, a science that explores the diversity and similarities of living things - and how they interact with each other and their environments. Biology is a very large science which encompasses many specialties - from botany to genetics and molecular biology, and from biochemisty to zoology, as well as dozens of others. Delving into relationships that affect living things, Biology is also linked to other sciences such as Chemistry, Geology and Physics.

At Douglas College, we offer university transfer courses at the first- and second-year levels. The courses explore subjects such as Human Anatomy, Marine Biology, Environmental Genetics and Urban Ecology. Successful completion allows you to transfer into university studies in Biology and other laboratory-science programs. Human Biology courses are also linked to Douglas College programs such as Therapeutic Recreation, Health Information Systems, and General or Psychiatric Nursing.

Douglas College offers a strong tradition in both studying and working on environmental issues. The Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology is a dynamic group of students and community volunteers involved in environmental enhancement and education projects across Greater Vancouver since 1984.

Biology offers a world of living things to discover. Explore our site and learn more about the Department of Biology at Douglas College.

Canada boasts the world's slowest growing tree. Over a period of 155 years, a White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) in the Great Lakes region grew to the mighty height of 10.2 centimetres - four inches.

Biology Labs

Douglas College features Biology Laboratories at both the New Westminster and David Lam (Coquitlam) Campuses.
Visit here for Biology Lab Hours.