Faculty of Science

UM's Faculty of Science is focused on world-class research and offers the largest variety of science programs in Manitoba. We believe science is for everyone. We are committed to Indigenous reconciliation and to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

Join us as we discover the unknown and invent the future.

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Faculty of Science

Now is your time to discover the unknown and invent the future. See what the Faculty of Science can offer you.
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Our Science Academic Advisors are here to help you plan your program, assist with course registration, and more.

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Programs of study

Get a world-class, hands-on education and fuel your drive for exploration and discovery at the Faculty of Science. With over 50 distinct programs, we have so much to offer. Wherever you wish to go with your education and career, you’ll get the solid foundation you need here.

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Student experience

Achieve your personal, academic and professional goals and make your degree work for you. Join a student group, volunteer, gain perspective from our academic advisors, get an extra confidence boost from a mentor... or become one yourself!

Research

Our researchers are at the forefront of world-changing discovery and applications. The Faculty of Science is committed to supporting a diverse and broad range of research and expertise, and supporting opportunities to engage and collaborate.

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Community and partners

Our thriving ecosystem reaches beyond the University of Manitoba and is made up of a supportive and growing alumni community, industry and research collaborators committed to world-changing science.

Departments

Centres, institutes and facilities

Centres and Institutes

The Faculty of Science has several cutting-edge research facilities, equipment, and many collaborative study areas. The Jim Peebles Science and Technology library offers a wide variety of resources available for faculty and student use.

Facilities

Explore cutting-edge research and teaching facilities and equipment at the Faculty of Science across a broad range interests.

Maker Space

The Maker Space is a student driven fabrication shop with capabilities ranging from 3D printing up to CNC machining. The Maker Space is open to all Faculty of Science undergraduate and graduate students who wish to learn the design and fabrication skills necessary to make scientific equipment.

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Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library

The Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library provides access to resources, technology, study space, tutor, writing services and hosts other academic workshops and events throughout the year.

Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library

Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library.

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Research innovation and industry partnerships

Science is the bedrock underlying discovery and innovation. Through the Science Innovation Hub, the Faculty of Science offers a broad range of expertise, supports and services to connect researchers and students with opportunities to innovate, and launch new ideas.

Science Innovation Hub

The Science Innovation Hub forsters innovation and entrepreneurship, and brings industry and research partners together with change-makers at the Faculty of Science. The Hub offers internal funding, grants, awards, workshops, and events. Connecting researchers and students with opportunities to innovate and launch new ideas and discoveries.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Faculty of Science promotes and supports a community that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe science is for everyone and we recognize the dignity of all people. We value kindness in all forms and aim to create an inclusive and respectful community for all.

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Health and wellness

Health and wellness play a critical role in personal success. Explore a wide range of services that are available to you that support your well-being.

Nobel Laureates and Prize recipients

Dr. James Peebles

Dr. James Peebles, was born in St. Boniface and obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the University of Manitoba in 1958. He went on to study at Princeton University where he obtained his Doctorate and continued his research in cosmology while teaching physics as the Albert Einstein Professor of Science.

Dr. Peebles first achieved recognition by predicting, with a colleague, that evidence for the big bang should still be observable, in the form of cosmic microwave background radiation. But Dr. Peebles’ major life work was on the clustering of galaxies in space. He learned how to extract information on clustering from catalogues of galaxy positions and showed how to use this information to test theories of galactic formation.

More about Dr. James Peebles

Peebles is also a prolific donor to UM and its Front and Centre Campaign. Having been the recipient of financial support during his undergrad, Peebles has given back in gratitude over the past three decades to initiatives like the Centennial Scholarship in Physics and the Isbister Undergraduate Scholarships (which he received twice while pursuing his UM degree).

In recognition of his extraordinary scientific achievements, the University of Manitoba has renamed the Science and Technology Library to the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library.

Scott Cairns

Scott Cairns, who graduated in 2001, found a sense of community in a rather odd spot: the basement of UM’s Parker Building. Here, he served as president of the Chemistry Club. Fast forward to 12 years later, in the summer of 2013, Cairns was in war-torn Syria leading a team of chemical inspectors with the United Nations’ watchdog investigating allegations of chemical attacks.

He and his team, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), and its members won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013. Cairns’ passion for chemistry formed the foundation that resulted in his leading a team of weapons inspectors from a United Nations watchdog organization that won the Nobel Peace Prize into the heart of Syria and saw firsthand the effects of a brutal regime upon innocent victims of war. Cairns was also awarded the 2014 UM’s Distinguished Alumni Award (Professional Achievement).

Meet Scott Cairns: So what can you do with a science degree (UM Today)

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Our alumni

Dr. Brian Mark welcomes you to the Faculty of Science, located in the heart of Treaty 1 territory, the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. At the Faculty of Science, we take seriously our mission to train the next generation of scientists and to help educate all those who come to the University of Manitoba – the scientists, engineers, physicians, nurses, lawyers, accountants, entrepreneurs, CEOs, social scientists, artists, educators and more. We believe science is for everyone. Join us as we discover the unknown and invent the future.
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If you cannot access what you need from our website, please call our office at 204-474-8256 during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Our office

Faculty of Science
230 Machray Hall, 186 Dysart Rd
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada

foscomms@umanitoba.ca

204-474-8507

204-474-7618

Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.