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We offer 45 courses covering topics such as endocrine physiology, introductory virology, cell adhesion and migration, bioinformatics methods and plant-microorganism interactions. Our foundation courses in cell, molecular and developmental biology, and physiology provide fundamental concepts in each area along with essential skills in modern laboratory techniques.

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Undergraduate Programs

Core programs in Animal Physiology and Cell & Molecular Biology.

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Undergraduate Courses

Fundamental concepts and lab techniques in cell and systems biology.

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What’s Happening at CSB

News

November 10, 2025

BCB research project in the Provart lab leads to Oat Pangenome Nature paper for CSB undergrad Shauna Vronces

An international collaboration published in the esteemed journal Nature features work by Shauna Vronces from her undergraduate research project in…

October 8, 2025

Congratulations to Hyunsuh Lee for earning the Best Presentation award at CSPB

At this year’s Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB) meeting, Hyunsuh Lee from the Yoshioka lab was recognized with the CSPB President’s Award…

October 2, 2025

Developmental biology insights from Bruce lab lead to research on cancer progression

CSB Professor Ashley Bruce has received a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) that leverages her knowledge of embryo…

Upcoming Events

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Last day for most regularly scheduled classes in Fall (F) and Fall-Winter (Y) courses (for Fall term). - December 1, 2025 - 12:00 am

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Upcoming Events

Last day for most regularly scheduled classes in Fall (F) and Fall-Winter (Y) courses (for Fall term). - December 1, 2025 - 12:00 am
University closed for Winter Holidays from December 24, 2025 to January 2, 2026 inclusive Classes for Winter (S) courses begin and classes for Fall-Winter (Y) courses resume in January 2026 - December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026 - 12:00 am
Classes in Winter (S) courses begin Classes in Fall (Y) courses resume - January 5, 2026 - 12:00 am
Waitlists for Winter (S) courses close at end of day - January 14, 2026 - 12:00 am
Last day to enrol in Winter (S) courses - January 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Last day to request Spring 2026 graduation - January 31, 2026 - 12:00 am
Last day to drop Fall-Winter (Y) courses - February 16, 2026 - 12:00 am
Reading Week - February 16, 2026 - February 20, 2026 - 12:00 am
Last day to drop Winter (S) courses - March 16, 2026 - 12:00 am
CSB Research Poster Session - March 27, 2026 - 12:00 am
Classes end in Winter (S) and Fall-Winter (Y) courses - April 2, 2026 - 12:00 am
Good Friday - University closed; no classes or final exams - April 3, 2026 - 12:00 am

Janet Mannone

Undergraduate Coordinator

Our goal is to create an environment for CSB students that is supportive and welcoming. My role is to facilitate their education and to help make their experience here a rewarding one.