University of Alberta

With nearly 60 Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs in 39 subject areas, we are one of the most comprehensive science faculties in Canada. Intrigued? See our listed Areas of Study.

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The Faculty of Science offers graduate students the opportunity to study with some of the world's best research scientists. We offer programs leading to Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

For nearly a century, the Faculty of Science has been providing an exemplary science education to thousands of students from across Alberta, Canada, and the world. We could not have done this work without your generous support.

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Global Rankings for the Faculty of Science

See how the Faculty of Science stacks up against other institutions, degrees, programs, and faculties across the country and the globe by visiting our rankings page.

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Science Highlight Areas

Following the University's academic initiative For the Public Good, the Faculty of Science endeavours to develop a portfolio of teaching and research areas for which the faculty is or will be recognized as a global leader.

As many fields of science need to work cohesively to uncover the mysteries of our planet and beyond, these research hubs are often disciplinary in nature.

To learn more about our highlight areas, click the links below.

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Fall 2019 Contours magazine cover. White texting reading "Contours Shape the World" over an image of Ali Criscitiello, Director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab, and Ashley Ashley Dubnick, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.
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