When you study Science at Carleton University, you will be engaged in the subject matter in laboratories and in the field and learn amongst world-renowned professors. We believe in active collaboration between professors and classmates and encourage you to get involved in the things that interest you most. We offer you a comprehensive range of rigorous, innovative programs and flexibility to choose the degree that suits you, while challenging you to be your best.
Carleton Science professors aim to prepare you for an exciting future in a competitive and evolving world. Their individual approaches to teaching include finding new ways to enhance learning through technology, inviting guest speakers to speak about their experiences, and integrating their own research into the classroom. Carleton Science professors are renowned researchers, published authors and award-winning teachers sought out by media and government for their knowledge, expertise and commentary.
Our location in Ottawa means that our programs and professors have developed strong links with government labs specializing in agriculture, natural resources, the environment and health, Ottawa extensive diplomatic community, world-class libraries and museums, robust high-tech and bio-tech sectors, teaching and research hospitals, industry sponsored labs, national and international associations and political organizations. All of these provide Carleton students with a wealth of possibilities for resources, placements and work opportunities.
Carleton science professors and students are part of an extensive network of collaboration of scientists from around the world. As a Science student, you will become part of this network and have the opportunity to engage in some of the world-class research conducted at Carleton University, including:
SNOLAB, located at the bottom of a mineshaft in the INCO-Creighton Mine is designed to capitalize on the low-noise radiation background experienced in the mine.
National Wildlife Research Centre, located right on campus, is the national headquarters for a network of wildlife researchers throughout Canada and the world. Carleton students have the opportunity to work directly with government-funded researchers.
The High Performance Computer Virtual Laboratory allows researchers to do complex calculations, and extract and categorize information in new ways at very high speeds to solve problems.