where curiosity comes alive!

Our Science Department is a dynamic hub for curious thinkers and future innovators. Rooted in our mission to help students realize their full potential as lifelong learners, we empower them to explore scientific thinking as a powerful tool for understanding—and solving—21st-century challenges. Through hands-on inquiry, modern STEM practices, and real-world problem solving, students develop the skills and confidence to explore new possibilities and deepen their understanding of the world.

Courses and programs

For a Full Description of each Course please visit: Ontario Secondary Science Curriculum

Runnymede Science Courses and Pathways

Opportunities

STEM enrichments!

As a school with a specialized STEM program, we prioritize engaging, innovative learning — offering STEM enrichment opportunities to any interested student. These experiences deepen curiosity, strengthen skills, and extend learning beyond the standard curriculum through:

Enriched class projects
Integrated STEM activities
Competitions and contests
STEM clubs and co-curriculars

Forensic Science course!

Are you a fan of true crime?

Runnymede is one of only a few TDSB schools that offers a Forensic Science course! This unique program blends biology, chemistry, and physics and applies them to solving mock crime scenarios. Students also examine real cases and learn directly from experts in the field.

Topics include: DNA profiling, ballistics, fingerprinting, hair and fibre analysis, blood-spatter interpretation, handwriting analysis, cybercrime and arson investigation — all explored through engaging, hands-on labs!

Experiential learning!

We believe science comes alive through experiential learning. Our students learn by doing — through hands-on labs, interactive activities, and dynamic field trips. From the Science Centre and outdoor education sites to SickKids Hospital and university research labs, we provide unforgettable opportunities that connect classroom learning to the real world.

external partnerships!

Benefit from our outstanding partnerships — including the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Students in this program:

Explore careers in public health and learn about U of T’s undergraduate Public Health program
Connect with U of T mentors and faculty through exclusive networking opportunities
May qualify for a U of T scholarship valued at $5,000