
Researchers find caribou migration patterns are shrinking
Habitat loss and declining population affecting caribou travel between locations.

The Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Emeran Mayer
Join us, April 14, for an evening with microbiome expert Dr. Emeran Mayer as he presents ‘What Microbiome Science Is Teaching Us About Our Minds, Guts, and the Foods That Fuel Us’.

Undergraduate biology student thrives through experiential education
Emily Payne shares how her diverse hands-on learning experiences, including co-ops, research, and a Mitacs internship in Germany, have shaped her academic journey and prepared her for a future career in science.

Wildfire Research
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is home to several research and education programs designed in anticipation of, and response to, increasingly impactful wildfires.
Featured Degrees
Bachelor of Sustainability (BSust)
The Bachelor of Sustainability inspires students to understand and address complex environmental issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines with hands-on and community-based learning.
NEW: Master of Biotechnology (MBtec)
A course-based Master’s program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the Biotechnology industry.
Academic Departments
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is organized into four departments that are responsible for the programs offered by our Faculty.