23 Applied Sciences Degree Programs in Canada

General Science teaches students a broad range of academic disciplines, with a focus on physical and biological sciences, as well as mathematical concepts. Faculty and staff encourage students to select courses based on their interests with a specialization in two to three areas. The Department of General Studies offers a 3-year Bachelor of Science to students.

Biotechnology—creating technology or products from cellular and biomolecular processes, often DNA technology—is one of the fastest-growing and innovative scientific sectors. You will learn about the use of biotechnology in areas such as health care, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and the environment.

Explore the modern applications of bio-molecular research in anthropology, chemistry, biology, and physics as a student of Applied Life Sciences. This interdisciplinary program focuses on the study of living organisms at the bio-molecular or cellular level, and the human manipulation of molecular biological processes, with hands-on learning through laboratory courses, research opportunities, and internships.

We offer a single degree, the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, which gives you the best of both worlds: a basis for advanced studies if you want to go on to specialize, with the flexibility of a multidisciplinary background that equips you with broad knowledge and skills.

Explore how life works. Our life sciences program teaches you about the chemistry, biology and physiology of diverse forms of life and prepares you for a career in the health sector.

Practical skills and real-world experience in Applied Science enable you to develop careers that are impact-focused and drive positive change. Whether at a global scale or in local communities, Applied Science provides the unique skills and experience to give you an edge in the competitive job market and improve.

The Master of Science in Applied Geomatics is a two-year program focused on collaborative research, coursework, and data interpretation.

The Science program at Marianopolis is a two-year, pre-university program that offers two options: Health Science and Pure and Applied Science. Each leads to a Diplôme d’études collégiales or DEC.

Western’s Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) and Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) offer two joint degrees: a PhD in Health Information Science and a Master of Health Information Science.

Earn a M.Sc. in the theory of modelling and the application of techniques in the natural sciences or social sciences. Interdisciplinary collaboration is at the core of this program as students with backgrounds in economics and computer science come together with those from math and psychology, and beyond. As you complete your coursework and conduct your research, you will be sharing ideas with classmates from an array of disciplines. Immersed in this multidisciplinary environment, you will develop new perspectives that will position you well for the future.

Obtain the highest level credential in the golf course industry. Having completed the Turfgrass Management diploma, you’ll spend the next two years focused on honing your skills and techniques needed for managing a golf course’s complex ecosystem. A curriculum focused on business, applied science and advanced technical training, taught by industry professionals who have worked as superintendents, will prepare you for an exciting career in environmental and operational management.

In this program, you will use science to solve real-world problems. These can include finding ways to protect the natural environment and creating the things we see around us in the built environment, from factories to skyscrapers to spacecraft. You will study pure sciences such as physics, math, and chemistry, as well as dedicated engineering courses. You will focus on practical ways to apply the knowledge you gain along the way by creating models and prototypes.

This is a thesis/research-based Master's program. The minimum requirements are a research thesis, ELEC 891 seminar course, and 4 term-length graduate-level courses, of which two courses must be selected from graduate courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Learn the skills to connect the world with the Internet of Things (IOT) and 5G technology, and design systems for electric vehicles including cars, drones, and ships.

The Ph.D. program is thesis-based and offered in a number of areas of study. Depending on the academic background, students may be required to take up to six courses in their area of study; the number and details of the courses are determined in consultation with the supervisor at the time of admission to the program.