BSc Cellular, Physiological and Pharmacological Sciences

Research Opportunities:

• Undergraduate Research Projects: Students can work directly with faculty in biomedical research labs, often starting in their 3rd or 4th year. Areas of research include cell signaling, neuroanatomy, developmental biology, and tissue regeneration.

• Honours Thesis: Those in the Honours program complete a senior-year research thesis under faculty supervision. This is an intensive, year-long project involving original research, data analysis, and academic writing.

• USRA (Undergraduate Student Research Awards): Through Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), students can apply for summer research funding to work on faculty-led projects.

Lab-Based Courses & Practical Work

• Many upper-year courses include hands-on laboratory components, such as:

  • Dissections in human anatomy

  • Microscopy in histology

  • Cell culturing in cell biology

Capstone & Professional Preparation

• The capstone honours thesis allows students to:

  • Design experiments

  • Handle lab equipment independently

  • Present findings at undergraduate research symposia

Graduates of the University of Saskatchewan’s BSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology are highly sought after in both research and health-related fields. Typical job roles include biomedical research technician, laboratory technologist, biotechnology associate, and science educator, with many alumni also pursuing careers in healthcare professions or teaching.

• Career support: USask’s Career Services for personalised advising, résumé support, and job search resources, plus opportunities for hands-on research in state-of-the-art labs.

• Entry-level readiness: Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level roles in universities, government research institutes, and biotech companies, though advanced positions increasingly require further study.

• Industry and research links: Strong partnerships with health science faculties and research institutes provide networking, internships, and exposure to current biomedical research.

• Accreditation and recognition: The BSc is fully accredited and recognised in Canada and internationally, supporting long-term career mobility and professional growth.

• Pathways to healthcare: Many graduates gain admission to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, and optometry, reflecting the program’s excellent reputation in the health sciences.

Further Academic Progression: After your BSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology, you can continue to a Master’s (MSc) in Anatomy and Cell Biology or related life sciences at USask or other universities in Canada and abroad. The program’s strong research foundation also prepares you for advanced study in health professions, teaching, or interdisciplinary graduate programs.