Program Overview

University of Alberta Programs

The University of Alberta offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science with Honors

The Bachelor of Science with Honors is a degree program designed for students to receive in-depth training in a specific subject area. This program is ideal for students drawn to scientific research, as a research thesis project is embedded in each program.

Why Study this Program?

This program is jointly offered by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and focuses on the study of the physiological system that prevents or limits attack by infectious organisms. The program considers the full range of host responses to pathogens that occur in living organisms. Techniques and skills used in studying immunology and infection include microscopy, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genomics, and proteomics.

Possible Careers

• Bacteriologist
  • Biologist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Forensic Pathologist
  • Geneticist
  • Healthcare Professions
  • Immunologist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Error Consultant
  • Medical Librarian
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Parasitologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Respiratory Specialist
  • Virologist

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements for 2026-2027

This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students should refer to the University Calendar.

• English Language Arts 30-1
• Mathematics 30-1
• Two of the following courses:
  • Biology 30
  • Mathematics 31
  • Chemistry 30
  • Computing Science ADV (CTS-5Cr)
  • Physics 30
• One of the following subjects:
  • Fine Arts
    • Choral Music 30
    • Performing Arts 35A
    • Musical Theatre 35
    • Drama 30
    • Art 30
    • Art 31
    • General Music 30
    • Instrumental Music 30
    • Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35
    • Applied Graphic Arts 35
    • Audio 35
    • Ballet 35
    • Choir 35
    • Communication Tech Adv (CTS-5Cr)
    • Contemporary Dance 35
    • Dance 35
    • Portfolio Art 35
    • Dance Composition 35
    • Design Thinking Innovation 35
    • Directing 35
    • Drawing (Adv Techn) 35 (CTS-5Cr)
    • Film & Media Arts 35 (CTS-5Cr)
    • Guitar 35
    • Instrumental Jazz 35
    • Jazz Dance 35
    • Musical Theatre Performance 35
    • Technical Theatre EPS 35
    • Pottery/Ceramics (Adv Techn) 35
    • Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr)
    • Theatre Arts 35
    • Vocal Jazz 35
  • Humanities
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • CTS-Enterprise & Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
  • Languages other than English
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Latin 30
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Francais 30-1
    • Francais 30-2
    • French 30-9Y
    • French 31
    • French Language Arts 30-1
    • French Language Arts 30-2
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Korean Lang & Culture 35
    • Polish Language & Arts 35
    • Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
    • Tsuut'ina Lang & Culture 35-12Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
    • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
    • Portuguese Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
  • Math/Sciences
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Science 30
    • Mathematics 31
    • Computing Science ADV (CTS-5Cr)
    • Biology 30
    • Physics 30

Tuition and Fees

The cost of tuition and fees can be estimated using the University's cost calculator. The actual tuition will be evaluated based on the specific courses registered in.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Office of the Registrar administers over $52 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students. Additional scholarships are available for specific faculties and programs.

Deadline

• Fall application:
  • Domestic: March 1, 2026
  • International: March 1, 2026

English Language Proficiency

The primary language of instruction is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy, refer to the University Calendar.

Indigenous Applicants

The University of Alberta is committed to encouraging Indigenous students in their work towards a degree. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students, refer to the University Calendar.