Undergraduate
Welcome!
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.

The Department of Cell and Systems Biology offers two core programs: Animal Physiology (Major) and Cell & Molecular Biology (Specialist and Major each with the option of Disciplinary Focuses).
International Experience
More than crossing borders and visiting other countries.
CSB is working with the Centre for International Experience (CIE) to support our students in doing CSB research abroad and/or to do an exchange year. If you are interested, please visit the CIE website for information about the entire program.
What’s Happening at CSB
News
June 18, 2026
Unexpected neural pathway to seeing in a busy world
A new discovery from Milena Russo in the Liu Lab at UTM upends thinking about the way the brain perceives objects against a moving background. Have…
June 8, 2026
Drought response requires fine-tuning of RNA processing revealed by new research from the Provart lab
Subtle alterations in RNA splicing fine-tune how genes regulate drought tolerance in plants according to new research from Hasna Khan in the Provart…
June 1, 2026
CSB teaching assistants recognized for guiding their students to excellence
The CSB TA Teaching Excellence Award recognizes the significant role of teaching assistants in the Department of Cell and Systems Biology and their…
Next Event
Final exam period for Summer (F) courses - June 18, 2026 - June 24, 2026 - 12:00 am
Description
Upcoming Events
- Final exam period for Summer (F) courses - June 18, 2026 - June 24, 2026 - 12:00 am
- First day to request Fall 2026 graduation - June 25, 2026 - 8:30 am
- Classes for Summer (begin in S) courses begin and classes for Summer (Y) courses resume - July 2, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Last day to enrol in limited programs during the first request period - July 3, 2026 - 8:00 am
- First day to enrol in limited programs during the second request period - July 4, 2026 - 7:00 am
- Last day to enrol in S courses - July 8, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Last day to drop S courses - July 29, 2026 - 7:00 am
- Last day to drop Y courses - July 30, 2026 - 7:00 am
- Civic holiday - University closed; no classes - August 3, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Classes end in S and Y courses - August 12, 2026 - 7:00 am
- Final exams in S and Y courses including Regular Deferred exams. - August 15, 2026 - August 22, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Classes for Fall (F) and Fall-Winter (Y) courses begin - September 8, 2026 - 7:00 am
- Waitlists for Fall (F) and Fall-Winter (Y) courses close at end of day - September 17, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Last day to enrol in Fall (F) and Fall-Winter (Y) courses - September 21, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Fall Reading Week - no classes - October 26, 2026 - October 30, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Last day to drop Fall (F) courses without academic penalty - November 17, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Final exam period for Fall (F) courses. - December 10, 2026 - December 22, 2026 - 8:00 am
- Classes in Winter (S) courses begin and classes for Fall-Winter (Y) course resume - January 11, 2027 - 12:00 am
- Waitlists for Winter (S) courses close at end of day - January 20, 2027 - 12:00 am
- Last day to enrol in Winter (S) courses - January 24, 2027 - 12:00 am

