Science

What You'll Learn

In chemistry at Western, you'll get plenty of time in teaching and research labs. You’ll have 600 hours of hands-on experience to boast about to future employers. And you might love working in the lab, which is great! Because the world needs more chemists for energy, mining, agriculture and more.

But that’s not your only choice with a degree in chemistry. You might go into medicine and healthcare, law, business or education. What we know is you’ll graduate a problem-solver ready to tackle big world challenges. 

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What You'll Learn

Earth and environment go hand-in-hand. Think big environmental problems like pollution, waste disposal and dam sites. The human impact on environment is a critical piece. But Earth Sciences helps put it all into perspective.

To understand the earth and environment, you have to feel it and see it for yourself. You’ll do that with field courses and trips. Stay close to home and experience Georgian Bay and Manitoulin Island, or go on an adventure with your classmates to an international destination.

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What You'll Learn

Explore multiple perspectives. Discover solutions. Collaborate and learn from your peers. Investigate society's most pressing issues in Integrated Science (WISc). Climate change? Alternative energy? Global pandemic? You’ll tackle them all using an interdisciplinary approach.

WISc is a unique program that combines nine scientific disciplines. Engage in small, interactive classes. Develop scientific literacy. Refine your teamwork, leadership and communication skills. In the upper years, put your skills into practice by working with community partners. You’ll graduate ready to make an impact.

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What You'll Learn

You’re a problem solver. Logical. Analytical. With the right foundation in math at Western, you’ll be ready to conquer complex problems on earth… and out of this world, from mortgage rates and finances to robotics and coding.

At Western, you can elevate your resume with undergraduate summer research or an independent study project. Win money through the Putnam competition. Make friends in the Math Club, Math Scholars Club and the Association for Women in Mathematics.

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What You'll Learn

How do stars and planets form? How is medical physics used to develop diagnostic toolkits for cancer treatment? How do I track meteors falling to earth? How are next-generation technologies developed like nanofabrication, optoelectronic devices and biomaterials?

Physics is the study of the laws of nature. At Western, you’re surrounded by classmates and professors as passionate about them as you are. Some physicists work in applied research. Some in engineering, medicine and teaching. Your future after Western could range from working as an industry scientist at a medical imaging company, to becoming a software specialist working with big data, or becoming a doctor.

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What You'll Learn

Quantify risk. Predict uncertain events. Forecast financial performance. In Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, you use math and computer systems to collect, analyze and model data. These are in-demand skills for insurance companies, securities and investment firms, banks and businesses. They all need skilled actuaries, statisticians and mathematicians.

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