When you think about it, science is pretty cool. Imagine studying the human genome, working on a cure for cancer, or creating new medicines. How about saving lives? Not a bad gig. But how do you narrow down the choices? First, is your interest the natural sciences – the discovery of new knowledge about humans, animals, plants, or the universe? Or are you more interested in solving specific problems – which is known as “applied science”? Since the choices in the natural and applied sciences can be overwhelming, Campus Starter has done the groundwork for you. Read articles about what to expect in a career in the sciences, explore study options in the natural and applied sciences ranging through the entire alphabet from astronomy, through chemistry to zoology.
So whether you're looking for a degree or diploma, there are lots of options at Canada's universities, community colleges, Christian colleges and career colleges to match your interest in natural and applied science.
Natural and Applied Science Defined: 3- and 4-year bachelor's degree programs, 2-year associate's degree programs, and community college and career college diploma and certificate programs of varying lengths and comprehensiveness in natural and applied science.
Want to explore related programs in nursing and allied health care or applied health care and technology? Check out our directory of Nursing and Allied Health Care programs and Applied Health Care and Technology programs here.
All the information you need is in Campus Starter’s directory of Natural and Applied Sciences programs in Canada. So what are you waiting for? It’s easy to begin your education and career search now!
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Featured Natural and Applied Sciences Programs in Canada
Accidental Careers When you don’t know what to do with your life, an accidental encounter may just fill your prescription.
When Vancouverite Shannon Sanborn somersaulted on her rollerblades, she also crashed headlong into the health care system. Two paramedics collected her from the sidewalk, the emergency room nurse checked her out, a physician ordered X-rays, and a nurse’s aide wheeled her up so the X-ray tech... >[more]
Athletic Therapy A knee injury that benched Andrea Prieur for a basketball season also launched her career in athletic therapy. Andrea now works with the likes of Katarina Witt, Elvis Stoijko and the National Women’s Softball team, running out onto the ice or the field to set a broken bone, wrap a sprained knee or maybe even prep a spinal injury for the paramedics. The 28-year-old athletic therapist runs a highly-... >[more]
Behind the Microscope Thinking of pursuing a career in laboratory research? Campus Starter met with 4 lab techs to get a realistic view on a career in the sciences. Here are our contributors:
Pascal Desrosiers– 29, has worked as a lab technician for PROCREA BioSciences fertility clinic, for the past four years. He does everything from sperm counts and fertilising eggs to assisting doctors with embryo tran... >[more]
BRAIN DRAIN! If you are planning on becoming a nurse, research scientist, doctor or engineer, chances are you’ll think about moving to the U.S. when you graduate. A lot of people call this “brain drain” a Canadian disaster.
In the brain drain debate, the government’s statistics show there isn’t a problem. But don’t tell that to Canadian educators and professional organizations. According to their personal ... >[more]
Career Choice: Science AstronomerAre you hooked on sci-fi? Ever thought about a career studying galaxies far, far away? If you are fascinated with the night sky and the idea of exploring the universe, then a career as an astronomer may be right for you. Astronomers research the universe and the life and death of stars. A solid background in math and physics is required for those pursuing further studies in... >[more]
Career Search: Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences Agriculturist are scientists who advise farmers on soil management, breeding, animals' living conditions, crop protection, environmental sustainability, disease, and harvesting. Agriculturists are trained in general agricultural studies but usually specialize either on the job or in a master's program in one or more areas of agricultural science.
Crop specialization: crops, soil f... >[more]
Career Search: Social Services Art Therapist
Art therapists believe that there is meaning behind all works of art. Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy attempting to reconcile emotional conflict and promote personal growth. Unlike conventional methods of treatment, it emphasizes non-verbal communication utilizing simple art materials. Art therapy is designed to facilitate a line of communication between the patient an... >[more]
Environmentally Friendly Careers A lot of students often wonder how they can practically apply the skills they learn in natural and technical science areas (such as geology, chemistry, biology, etc.) to real world problems. It can seem hard to focus these skills into a meaningful area of research, but one study option that is adaptable to almost any science field is environmental science.What is environmental science? I... >[more]
Evolution of a Career in Biotechnology Everyone knows the hype that centred on Dolly, the world's first cloned sheep. But there is a huge team of scientists and technologists behind the scenes that made Dolly possible. Campus Starter sat down with Dr. Ron James, now retired former Managing Director of PPL Therapeutics (the company that cloned Dolly), to talk about how students can get started in the fascinating field of biotechnology&#... >[more]
Fill'er Up: Finding the Fuel of Tomorrow Imagine pulling up to a gas station and having a choice of gasoline, bio-diesel or electricity to fill your tank. It's not as far off as it may sound when you consider what some countries are testing as alternative fuel sources. While some may sound a little weird, the scientists and geologists of today are leaving no source unexplored in the search for the power of tomorrow.
For instance, Spa... >[more]
Thompson Rivers University
Engineering and IT Programs
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers students a range of options in engineering and information technology, including undergraduate degrees and two-year diplomas.
The Engineering Transfer Program prepares participants to apply for admission as transfer students to any one of the five major engineering schools in Western Canada: University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, University of Alberta or University of Calgary. The program is limited to 40 spaces annually so admission is selective.
The Bachelor of Technology in Applied Computing Science (BTACS) program is designed for individuals seeking to design, implement, maintain and upgrade information technology systems. The program combines ... [read more]
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