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
May 5, 2026
Research Day 2026 reveals astonishing advances from CSB across life sciences
CSB Research Day 2026 was held on May 1st at UTM's Kaneff Centre. This event showcased impressive innovation across the kingdoms of life. Our keynote…
May 4, 2026
Epigenetic markers of neuronal gene regulation revealed to earn Hone-Buske award
Kailynn MacGillivray has earned the Dr Christine Hone-Buske Award for her outstanding publication “Widespread association of Polycomb…
April 27, 2026
Intensive Laboratory Experience prepares Life Sciences students for a career in research
The Human Biology Lab Bootcamp is an intensive two-week wet and dry lab training program offered to students finishing their third or fourth year of…
Next Event
Last day to drop F courses - June 1, 2026 - 9:00 am
Description
Upcoming Events
- 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
- Winter Reading Week - no classes - February 15, 2027 - February 19, 2027 - 12:00 am
- Last day to drop Fall-Winter (Y) courses - February 21, 2027 - 12:00 am
- Final exam period for Winter (S) and Fall-Winter (Y) courses. - April 14, 2027 - April 29, 2027 - 12:00 am

