Undergraduate research

Independent Research (BIOL 490)

The Independent Research course (BIOL 490, 6 credits) spans two terms. This course is required by all of the Honours programs and can be taken for biology elective credits by students in a specialization program who meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.

Undergraduate Research Day

Students can participate in Undergraduate Research Day, which is hosted yearly by the Faculty of Arts and Science.

This conference showcases oral and poster presentations on research done by Concordia undergraduates; cash prizes are awarded for the best presentations.

Interested in participating?
For more information, contact the BIOL 490 Coordinator: jinsuk.lee@concordia.ca

The Berti Farag Science Excellence Award

Berti Farag was a devoted and accomplished teacher with a passion for biology. His son and daughter-in-law, through the Farag and Ward Foundation, commemorated him with the Berti Farag Science Award.

Established in 2018 through a generous donation from the Farag and Ward Foundation, the Berti Farag Science Excellence Award recognizes the student who presents the best BIOL 490 research project at the end of their bachelor's degree in Science, as determined by the faculty at Concordia University. 

Eligibility 

• Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award of $3000.
• Students who have completed a BIOL 490 projects within the same academic year. 

Awardees are typically announced in April or May. 

For more information, contact the BIOL 490 Coordinator: jinsuk.lee@concordia.ca