Wilfrid Laurier University Speciality : Biological Sciences
programme: Biology

Overall, I had a really positive experience in the Biology program at Wilfrid Laurier University. The first few years especially were very engaging, and I found the lab components to be one of the strongest parts of the program. The invertebrate and animal science courses stood out the most to me, both because of the course content and the quality of the instructors in both lecture and lab settings.

The lab instructors were consistently supportive, approachable, and genuinely passionate about teaching, which made a huge difference in my learning experience.

I also really enjoyed the science building and the atmosphere within the biology department. The building is beautiful and always busy with students, which creates a strong sense of community within the sciences.

One thing I did notice toward the end of my degree was that upper-year course options started to feel somewhat limited depending on your interests. As someone more interested in health and life sciences, I would have liked to see more anatomy- or physiology-focused biology courses, as well as more upper-year courses with lab components since that’s the environment I learn best in. I also found some of the plant biology courses to overlap quite a bit in structure and content, which made parts of the program feel repetitive.

Overall, I would definitely recommend the program, especially for students interested in ecology, environmental biology, animal sciences, and plant sciences. There are a lot of strong options in those areas, excellent instructors, and a very welcoming science community.