Undergraduate Program
The goal of modern cell biology is to establish a molecular understanding of cells, exploiting techniques drawn from molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microscopy and biophysics. The Department of Cell Biology, in conjunction with the Faculty of Science, offers a B.Sc. Honors and Major in Cell Biology, as well as a Minor in Cell Biology.
Admission to programs in the Faculty of Science is competitive. Specific yearly admission information, including competitive averages, can be found here.
Detailed course requirements for the Honors, Major and Minor programs (as of September 2024) can be found here:
For older planners, please contact the Student Advisor.
For information about the Undergraduate program in Cell Biology please contact the Undergraduate Director.
Research Courses
The Department of Cell Biology is committed to building upon its research strengths. Students with an interest in research are encouraged to register in CELL 398, 498 or 499. The goal of these courses is to cultivate independent and productive future researchers. To enrol in research courses:
- Find a Professor who can commit to training you (at least 6 months before you want to start). Labs can be in any department, but projects have to contain a wet-lab component, and have to be related to cell biology.
- Register for the applicable course in Beartracks.
- Complete your registration in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Please contact the Research Course Coordinator for questions about research courses.
Many of our top Honors and Major students have received awards from Alberta Innovates-Health Solutions (AIHS) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) for summer research internships.