Department of Physiology and Biophysics

Faculty of Medicine

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Building experience and knowledge

Participating in undergraduate research is a valuable experience for students, regardless of the career paths you are contemplating.

There are many opportunities to get involved:

  • You can decide to volunteer in one of our research groups. As a volunteer you have the flexibility to schedule your work around your other commitments while getting to know research and people of the hosting lab and building first research skills.

  • You may elect to enrol in an experiential learning class or independent research project course, such as PHYL 3600. With a little more time commitment, you can earn credit points for your research efforts.

  • You can carry out your Honours Research in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics. Our faculty have successfully mentored students enrolled in several undergraduate programs including, but not limited to, Medical Sciences, Neuroscience, Biology, and Biochemistry.

  • You may want to apply for an undergraduate research award to carry out paid research during the summer:

  •  The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council offers the NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award for this purpose. Students interested to work with faculty at the Department of Physiology & Biophysics should send their completed application forms [PDF - 332 KB] to the Department Coordinator by January 13, 2023

Finding a Supervisor

Regardless of your involvement, the first step you need to take is to find a supervisor who is interested in overseeing your work. Below, you will find a list of faculty members in the department of Physiology & Biophysics who welcome inquiries from undergraduate students. Based on your interests, you can email a potential supervisor and discuss whether a suitable opportunity is available.

View Potential Supervisors [PDF - 100 KB]

Contacting Your Potential Supervisor

Want to make a good first impression? Please see below for some handy tips on how to best go about crafting your first e-mail. 

How to Contact a Potential Supervisor - First E-mail Tips and Tricks [PDF - 133 KB]