Thanks to the University of Regina, Canadian students don’t have to leave home to access a research-intensive science education or a community that genuinely cares about their success. In the Faculty of Science, learning is personal, practical, and powered by people who love what they do — and want their students to love it too.
For students from Saskatchewan and across Canada, the draw is simple: big-university opportunities delivered in a supportive environment, where faculty know your name, research doors open early, and hands-on learning is woven into every programme. It’s a place where you can stay connected to your roots while preparing for a future that can take you anywhere — from graduate studies to professional schools to cutting-edge careers across the country. Nothing less is expected of an experience built on mentorship and genuine connection.
Mathematics professor Shaun Fallat attributes this to the people: “There is a variety of passionate, interesting mathematicians; the passion for mathematics just bleeds to them. When you walk down the hallways, people are always discussing mathematics.”
Dean of Science Douglas Farenick agrees — and notes that the university’s medium size is its superpower. “It’s an asset,” he says. “Eventually the professors get to know the students, and those relationships enhance both the learning and the opportunities for students to do something special, like work in a laboratory, do fieldwork, or tackle a mathematical or computational problem.”
Professor Fallat is committed to serving the university and wider community and has presented scientific papers at conferences worldwide. Source: University of Regina
A pathway to every kind of future
The Faculty of Science offers 17 undergraduate programmes, including Arts and Science, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Geology and Environmental Geoscience, Mathematics, and Physics. Each offers a strong grounding in theory, but what sets the University of Regina apart is how early students begin applying what they learn.
For instance, if you study geology, you might step outside for fieldwork or learn to identify fossils found in campus walls. If you study mathematics, you might join a funded summer research project with a faculty member. Cooperative education also allows you to work in real organisations while earning an income. These placements give you a better idea of potential career paths and help you build a stronger résumé before you graduate.
The Faculty of Science has a long track record of producing graduates whose careers take surprising and impressive turns — both within and far beyond the sciences. “It never ceases to amaze me how successful the students I encounter outside of the institution have become,” says Professor Fallat.
Many follow their science degrees with professional credentials — medicine, dentistry, and other competitive fields — often after discovering a natural affinity for mathematics or statistics during their undergraduate years. One of his former statistics students is now a practicing dermatologist; another, who arrived from a small rural Saskatchewan community intending to study piano, fell in love with mathematics, completed advanced studies, and eventually secured roles in a major quantum information centre in Singapore before moving to New Zealand.
Dean Farenick has observed the same breadth of outcomes across the Faculty. Alumni excel in areas that directly build on their degrees, but also in fields that require analytical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability.
“Several students have gone on to be successful entrepreneurs, policy makers, and medical or law professionals,” he notes. Others pursue advanced research: during a recent visit to Ontario, he caught up with two former students — one working in nuclear astrophysics and another in pure mathematics.
Their reflections paint a clear picture: For science students willing to explore their interests and seize the opportunities available, the trajectory is wide open — and often, very cool.
The Faculty of Science is among the most research-intensive units at the University of Regina, with faculty members deeply engaged in work that influences communities locally and globally. As a student here, you’ll often find yourself working alongside them, gaining mentorship that shapes your skills and confidence.
For example, if you pursue a Bachelor of Science Honours programme, you complete a research project as part of your studies. Many professors also hire undergraduate assistants during the spring and summer. These positions help you reinforce what you learn in class by applying it in practical ways. Beyond campus, government agencies and private companies offer science-related work that further builds confidence.
Professor Farenick has guided many young people over the years, supporting their growth into scholars and professionals — some of whom are now mathematics professors and researchers. Source: University of Regina
Outcomes aside, choosing the University of Regina is also a practical decision. Domestic students benefit from a lower cost of living than in Canada’s major metropolitan centres, shorter commute times, and a tight-knit campus that’s easy to navigate. The environment, Professor Fallat says, is welcoming and energising for anyone willing to take initiative: “If a student is willing to seize the opportunities the university offers, the ceiling is unlimited in what one can achieve.”
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