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Department of Biological Sciences

From biomolecules to the biosphere.

Undergraduate programs

Our department offers five unique undergraduate programs.

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Graduate programs

Obtain your master's or doctorate with the Department of Biological Sciences.

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Research areas

With over 25 different research areas in four different clusters, our department boasts a diverse and prolific portfolio.

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Undergraduate Science Centre

The Undergraduate Science Centre (USC) is the home of all undergraduate student support in the Faculty of Science: Science student advising, program coordination, the Science Internship Program, Science Engagement programs and student events.

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Graduate Science Centre

The Graduate Science Centre has been created for graduate student support and services.  View current graduate programs, important dates/deadlines, forms and documents, and contact information for your questions.

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Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

Learn about our partnership and study opportunities with the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC).

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Notes from the field: Researchers map impact of beaver dams and logging on Kananaskis ecosystem

Visiting USask research team and Biogeoscience Institute educators deepen our understanding of water movement and flooding effects in Sibbald Valley

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Multidisciplinary team wins iGEM competition for research into developing a surprising substitute for human-sourced hemoglobin

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Combined with eight new CRC appointments, UCalgary receives more than $10 million in funding

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