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Play an integral role in, and learn from, the cultural fabric of Calgary and the communities we impact.
Science Community
We're here to support you during these unprecedented times with our Science Community website. Here you'll find information on wellness, return to campus protocols, giving recognition to others, and more.
Professional graduate programs
Transition to a career in tech through our professional graduate programs, and join forces with over two million Canadians helping evolve our digital economy.
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Questions about our professional programs? One of our Program Coordinators would be happy to help you.
New professional masters degree programs
We've added the Master in Data Science and Analytics and Master in Information Security and Privacy to our list of program offerings for 2021.
Undergraduate Student Support Updates
USC September hours and Support
Find out important information about how to access support at the Undergraduate Science Centre during September Rush and a reminder about the changes to our service structure.
USC Service Update
As of June 1, the Undergraduate Science Centre (USC) is the home of all undergraduate student support in the Faculty of Science. Student support services are no longer available in department offices.
Science Program Advising
Program advisors will provide you with accurate information regarding your degree program, policies and procedures and university resources. It is recommended to visit a program advisor at least once a semester to ensure you are on track with completing your degree requirements.
Graduate Science Centre
As part of a recent reorganization within the Faculty of Science,. the Graduate Science Centre has been created for graduate student support and services. View current graduate programs, important dates/deadlines, forms and documents, and and contact information for your questions.
Fall 2020 Access Form
We are in the process of identifying student access concerns to Faculty of Science in order to support online learning for all Science students. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student and have an access concern, please submit our Fall 2020 Access Form.
Invest in Science
Catch up with the latest alumni news, and learn something new in the latest issue of Alumni Connections
Let your curiosity take you on an adventure
Join the Faculty of Science and Calgary Public Library from September 21 to 27 for a series of virtual experiences right from our researchers’ labs that will make marvel at how science makes our world work.
Be a scientist and join us for one, or all, of these FREE events.
Latest news
Chemistry prof honoured for years of research in electrochemical and solid state science
Venkataraman Thangadurai is sole Canadian inducted into 2020 Class of Fellows by The Electrochemical Society...
In the media
In the News: Livescience.com
Teensy long-necked dinosaur embryo reveals weird snout horn (Darla Zelenitsky)
In the News: CBC News
Why Canada's glaciers are becoming 'endangered species' (Shawn Marshall, Dan Shugar)
In the News: Geo News Pakistan
Over 7m people in South Asia at risk as climate emergency swells glacier lakes (Dan Shugar)
In the News: Daily Mail
Glacial lake volume has surged by 50 per cent in just 30 years due to climate change, NASA satellite data shows (Dan Shugar)
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Report to Community 2018-2019
Our Report to Community showcases the Faculty’s impact around the world, and is guided by our strategic plan, which is built on our three strategic priorities: developing and supporting champions of science, advancing solutions to our Grand Challenges and promoting and supporting an engaged and impactful team.
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