Science in the Spotlight
for International Applicants
Learn more about Carleton’s Faculty of Science and the exciting opportunities it opens up for international students!
Why Science | Our Programs | Labs and Other Facilities | Student Testimonials | Professors | Admissions Q&A | Virtual Tour
We Rock!
We’re located where the decisions are made — Ottawa, Canada’s capital. With close proximity to “Silicon Valley North,” we have tons of active collaborations with high-tech and healthcare industry partners. And that means more paid work experience for our students (also known as “co-op”)!
We offer paid hands-on learning opportunities right from your first year with Dean’s Summer Research Internship.
Classrooms and labs are not enough? In courses like Earth Science, we explore Canada and the rest of the world beyond our beautiful river-side campus through field trips and field courses!
Our Bachelor’s Degrees
Choose from five degrees and numerous majors:
Check out our program page for more details.
Have questions? Visit our international page for more details for international applicants and the domestic page for Canadian and US applicants.
Take a Look at Some of our Labs and Other Student Facilities
SSSC (Science Student Success Centre) helps all undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science define and achieve their academic, career, and social goals.
Carleton University has one of the best university greenhouses in Canada! This facility is used for research, teaching, and display to the general public.
Neuroscience lab is located in our new Academic Health and Science Building. The design and layout of the labs, offices and workspace are such to help encourage and facilitate collaborative interaction between faculty and students.
Meet Our International Students
Jesukhogie Williams-Ikhenoba from Nigeria is sharing his experience about Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, life at the residence, co-op = paid work experience, and much more!
Aditi Mojumder, a second year Health Sciences student, concentration in Biomedical Sciences, is sharing her experience in the program and at Carleton University’s residence! Aditi moved to Canada from the UAE.
Learn from Our Professors
Dr. Iain McKinnell is a Biology and Biochemistry instructor at Carleton since 2010. He specializes in human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and embryology. Iain creates innovative teaching tools such as human plastinates and game-based apps for anatomy learning, and he has been awarded several teaching awards, including the 2023 Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award.
Dr. Jim Davies and Dr. Kim Hellemans are the minds and voices behind Minding the Brain Podcast. Dr Davis is a professor at the Institute of Cognitive Science and the School of Computer Science. Dr. Hellemans is an Assistant Professor in Neuroscience and Associate Dean of Science.
Chemistry 1001 by Dr David Brock, Carleton University Instructor, Undergraduate Advisor of the Department of Chemistry. Learn about the acidity of common things, pH and the body, drug design, and more in a fun 20-minute lecture!
Application Q&A for International Applicants
Watch Dr. Kim Hellemans, an Assistant professor and the Associate Dean of Science (Student Recruitment, Wellness and Success) and Jessica Morrow, International Admission & Recruitment Officer, discussing the exciting opportunities across the undergraduate science programs, the application process for international applicants, and more!
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Did you know the Department of Science went viral twice just last year?
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