Pre-University Biology

Pre-University Biology at Saint Mary’s is an online course designed to prepare you for university-level biology. Through labs, discussion postings, and unit tests, you will have the chance to engage with an extensive amount of material in a short time. The course content is modeled after the Nova Scotia Biology 12 (academic) curriculum and meets ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ lab science requirement for admission into a Bachelor of Science.

Pre-requisites: This course does not have pre-requisite requirements. 


Upcoming Courses

Fall 2024: Monday, September 16-Sunday, December 8, 2024

Winter 2025: Monday, January 13-Sunday, April 6, 2025


General Course Information

Instructor: Jennifer Saulnier

Day & Time: Course is online with check-ins scheduled by instructor. Courses are asynchronous.

Course Fee:  $550

Required Materials: Students must have access to a computer with internet and access to a writing software (MS Word preferred).

Other Requirements: This course will be taught online using Brightspace. Please confirm that you meet all system and browser requirements by visiting .


Questions? Contact uprep@smu.ca