Governor General Gold Medal for Academic Excellence
Congratulations Dr. Melanie Dickie, recipient of UBCO’s 2025 Governor General Gold Medal for Academic Excellence!
Reducing the side effects of cancer therapy
Dr. Christina Haston, a professor of medical physics, leads a research cluster that is advancing personalized radiation therapy while empowering undergraduate researchers.
Read more about biology student Anita Perazzo’s journey into research.
Dr. Stephen McNeil earns national recognition
Dr. Stephen McNeil, Associate Professor of Chemistry, is among 10 Canadians honoured with prestigious 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowship.
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.
