Welcome to the Faculty of Science

As you embark on your academic journey and join us on campus, as Dean of the Faculty of Science I’m thrilled to greet you as a member of our faculty community. In our faculty, you are part of a group of highly-qualified students studying everything from  astrophysics to zoology, in programs that are top-ranked in Canada and around the world. With seven departments, the Faculty of Science’s expertise is vast — and it is our privilege to play a part in your studies.

In our community, you’ll find world-leading research being led by experts in their fields — who bring that discovery and innovation to your classrooms and labs. As a Faculty of Science student, you have the opportunity to integrate other experiences into your degree, such as hands–on research, field work, internship placements, or becoming part of a student group. These experiences will lay the foundation for the rest of your career, and are part of a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can realize your goals and meet the high expectations that you’ve set for yourself.

Our students are not only leaders in academics, but athletics as well. The U of A’s Golden Bears and Pandas Athletics is one of Canada's premier intercollegiate programs, and this past year, a record 44 Faculty of Science students were recognized as Academic All-Canadians for their academic and athletic excellence.

As we begin the Winter 2024 term, we are thrilled that you’ve chosen the Faculty of Science for your studies. I wish you all the best with your studies in the year ahead and throughout your academic journey.

DECLAN ALI

Dean, Faculty of Science