Spotlight
Students use virtual reality to transform stroke recovery
Psychology, computer science students incorporate VR, AR into brain injury rehabilitation.
Research
Researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds
“Fish-hook” system holds promise for advanced materials and health-care applications.
Awards
2024-25 Alumni Builder Award Recipient
We are proud to honour Mateen Hessami, MSc Alum for his contributions and dedication to conservation and Indigenous-led environmental initiatives in wildlife ecology.
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.
