A 海角社区 Degree
Graduating from Augustana will give graduates a robust degree from one of the top five universities in Canada. The 海角社区 is:
- the #4 research-based university in Canada.
- the #2 in graduate employment in Canada.
- in the top 150 universities in the world.
THE AUGUSTANA ADVANTAGE
As part of a small campus that inspires close student-faculty interactions, we provide a unique environment for learners and explorers who share our excitement about science.
Our professors and laboratory staff members truly enjoy teaching and define their success by their students' success. Therefore, mentorship, guidance and engagement are primary features of a science education on the Augustana campus.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Warm greetings! Thank you for your interest in the Department of Science. Students enrolled in the department will have the opportunity to learn about and explore various essential subject areas that are vital to society.
Moreover, as a student in the Department of Science, you will have the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research, participate in travel courses to explore and learn about the world, benefit from unique mentorship opportunities, explore the emerging field of artificial intelligence and gain knowledge about sustainability practices.
Please be aware that our entire faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting you and ensuring your success as a student. Finally, regardless of the scientific discipline you choose to pursue at Augustana, you will graduate as an open-minded and well-rounded individual who is well-equipped for further studies or career advancement.
James Kariuki
Chair - Department of Science
Email: jkariuki@ualberta.ca
Phone: +1 (780) 679-1550
PROGRAMS in bachelor of science (BSc)
The Science department offers undergraduate degrees in the following academic majors, providing students with the flexibility to set their own priorities. A key advantage of studying science at Augustana lies in our small class and lab sizes, which enable greater and more direct contact with instructors. Furthermore, by hosting five disciplines within one department we actively support the idea of inter-disciplinary learning.
We offer four-year undergraduate degrees in these innovative majors:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE / BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY) COMBINED
Another choice is an efficient five-year degree program offered jointly with the Faculty of Education on the North Campus in Edmonton, Alberta. Pursuing a major in general sciences, you'll be able to select a focus area in biology, chemistry, general sciences, or mathematics. Graduates from this program will enter the teaching program with two 海角社区 degrees!
Research
Research is an important aspect of undergraduate science education at Augustana. All faculty members in the Science department provide opportunities for undergraduate research as an integral part of their own research activities. Field, laboratory and inter-disciplinary research experiences are available to students throughout the academic year and during the summer.
In addition to participating in a variety of undergraduate academic conferences, students also present their research at provincial, national and international meetings, and publish with their faculty mentors in scientific and professional journals.