If you're interested in getting research experience as an undergraduate student, the Undergraduate Research information section of the Faculty of Science website is a great place to start when looking for opportunities!
The Career Planning Service has compiled useful information on Jobs in Research and has links to many Job Search sites for both on and off-campus opportunities.
The Department also hosts an annual Undergraduate Research & Lab Recruitment Day event where you can find out more about the research being done by ACB faculty, what the life of a graduate student is like and the ways that you can get involved in research as an undergraduate. The presentation from the March 2025 event can be found here: 
ACB Undergraduate Research & Lab Recruitment
Research Courses for Credit
ANAT 396. Undergraduate Research Project.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Independent research project with a final written report.
- Restrictions: This course cannot be taken under the S/U option. Departmental permission required. Students cannot be supervised by the same instructor for two 396 Science courses. Open to students in programs offered by the Faculty of Science only.
- Note: Enrolment may be limited. Students are advised to start the application process well before the start of the term and to plan for an alternative course in the case that no suitable project is available. Individual projects may be suggested each term which may have project-specific prerequisites. Students may also approach professors to devise their own projects. Some projects may be accessible to students in other disciplines. See https://www.mcgill.ca/science/research/undergraduate-research/science-re... for more information about available projects and application forms and procedures
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- Many Major and Liberal program students will choose to do a 396 Undergraduate Research Course as part of their degree.
- These courses always count as electives and can be done in any department which offers a 396 course (i.e. ACB students aren't restricted to ANAT 396 opportunities and can do HGEN 396, PHGY 396, etc.)
- Supervisor must be affiliated with the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology (found on Faculty, Joint Professors, Adjunct Members or Associate Members lists in the Directory)
- Details on the registration process for ANAT 396 can be found on our Registration page.
ANAT 432. Honours Research Project.
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Credits: 9
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Supervised honours research project in biological sciences.
- Course opened to all Anatomy & Cell Biology students and other BSc students by special permission only.
- Prerequisite: BIOL 301
- Restriction: For students in the Honours program.
- Course opened to all Anatomy & Cell Biology students and other BSc students by special permission only.
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- Honours students will complete the ANAT 432 Honours Research Project course as a mandatory part of their program.
- This course can be completed over the Summer semester (as a full-time project) or as a full-year course over the Fall and Winter semesters (4.5 credits in each semester).
- Major or Liberal students can also request special permission to complete this course, and if granted, 3 credits will count towards their BOC requirements and 6 credits will count as electives. Please see the ACB program advisor for more information on this option.
- Supervisor must be affiliated with the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology (found on Faculty, Joint Professors, Adjunct Members or Associate Members lists in the Directory)
- Details on the registration process for ANAT 432 can be found on our Registration page.