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University of Saskatchewan

The College of Agriculture and Bioresources is a leader in post-secondary education in agriculture and renewable resource management.

Graduates of College programs will leave not only with excellent industry-endorsed scientific training but also with a foundation of career skills.

What we offer:

  • Internationally-renowned faculty and researchers
  • A home-base in the beautiful Agriculture building
  • Outstanding laboratory and study facilities
  • Learning Communities which help enrich first year students' academic experience and optimize their potential for success
  • Preferential recruiting from local and multi-national employers
  • Extensive scholarship and bursary support opportunities
  • Small class sizes and friendly, supportive faculty easily accessible to students
  • Excellent summer employment opportunities
  • An array of challenging academic programs leading to identifiable careers
  • Preferred connections to the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, Agriculture & Agri-food Canada, POS Pilot Plant, Saskatchewan Research Council, Plant Biotechnology Institute, and Innovation Place

At the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, success means preparing students to think, to lead, to challenge, to learn, to contribute, to envision, and to achieve.

The academic and research work of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources is carried out through five departments:

College of Engineering

Our world is constantly changing, and the great thinkers of today are discovering methods to help create the best and most sustainable environment for all living things. Humanity relies on each new generation to bring forward their ideas and knowledge to create, discover and engineer new processes and procedures that will improve life for us all, now and into the future.

The College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan is committed to innovation in all aspects of engineering education and research. We deliver an accredited professional education that effectively prepares our students to become engineering professionals, society leaders and technical entrepreneurs.

  • Agricultural and Bioresearch Engineering
  • Geological Engineering

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) is the premier centre of veterinary education, research and expertise in Western Canada and a key member of Canada's veterinary, public health and food safety network. Nearly 400 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at the internationally-recognized veterinary college that includes a veterinary teaching hospital, provincial diagnostic laboratory and large-scale research facilities.

  • Large Animal Clinical Sciences
  • Small Animal Clinical Sciences
  • Veterinary Microbiology Sciences
  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Microbiology & Biotechnology

Study the roles of microscopic life in our environment, including bacteria, yeast, molds, protozoa and viruses. Learn about immunology and infectious diseases. Take a hands-on approach to microbiology experiments. These are just a few opportunities available to you when you choose to major in Microbiology & Biotechnology at the University of Saskatchewan.

What is Biotechnology?

Biotechnology is the application of biological science to improve the lives of humans and quality of the environment. Biotechnology provides the means to engineer biological systems towards a desired product or service.

Continuous discoveries of information from various sources are identifying innovative approaches for the improvement of life. Scientists are developing medicines and vaccines to combat diseases and aging. Plants are being genetically modified to improve their nutritive value for the consumer. Microbes are being used to detoxify the environment. Reforestation efforts are being implemented to rebuild lost forests and help producers grow trees. Choose biotechnology and be at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs and advancements! B. Sc. Honours and four years in Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Students majoring in Microbiology & Biotechnology can choose from one of the following degree programs:

  • B.Sc. Four-year
  • B.Sc. Honours
Students pursuing a Four-year or Honours degree will study bacteriology, virology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology. Students also take a variety of courses in commerce, economics, philosophy and sociology associated with biotechnology.

SIAST

Saskatchewan’s economy is booming and employers need skilled employees who have the knowledge, experience and desire to help this province meet its economic potential.

The growing oil and gas, mining, construction, health care and food services industries need you! It’s estimated that by 2011, Saskatchewan will require 70,000* additional workers to fill vacancies left by retiring baby boomers and to fill newly created positions in growing industries.

SIAST is committed to offering diverse training opportunities. We offer approximately 160 programs in a variety of high-demand fields, and provide training to apprentices in almost 30 trades.

With over 95 per cent of SIAST graduates consistently rating their overall program quality experience as good to excellent, we know that our emphasis of providing students with real-life learning contributes to their academic and career success and supports the ongoing growth of our economy.

Kelsey Campus Saskatoon

  • Agriculture Machinery Technician
  • Biotechnology
  • Food and Nutrition Management
  • John Deere Agricultural Technician
  • John Deere Agricultural Parts Person
  • Meat Processing
  • Veterinary
  • Technology
Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw
  • Water and Wastewater Technician
  • Water and Resources Engineering
  • Technology
Wascana Campus Regina
  • Beef Management
  • Custom Harvester
  • Pork Production
  • Technician
Woodland Campus in Prince Albert
  • Forest Ecosystem Technology
Virtual Campus CATE - Centre for Agribusiness