UBC’s Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences (CAPS) program prepares students to design, conduct, and communicate life science research spanning from the molecular to organismal levels, aiming to advance human health and treat diseases. Students gain advanced practical skills through intensive lab rotations and specialized experimental projects under faculty mentorship, building expertise in cutting-edge techniques. The curriculum spans general and medical biochemistry, organic, physical & analytical chemistry, cell biology, genetics, gross anatomy, biometrics, human physiology & disease, and statistics/biostatistics, while training in state-of-the-art UBC facilities. CAPS students are well-equipped to contribute to innovative research, translational science, and applied laboratory roles, bringing both technical proficiency and interdisciplinary knowledge that meet the needs of employers in science, healthcare, and biotechnology.
Sample skill sets
Clinical Diagnostics & Human Physiology
- Human Physiological Assessments: Electrocardiography (ECG), Spirometry, Nerve Conduction & Exercise Stress Testing
- Clinical Pathology & Diagnostic Lab Skills: Serology, Hematology, Blood Typing & Urinalysis
- BIOPAC & Physiological Instrumentation: Transducers, Oscilloscopes & Polygraph Recorders
In Vivo Research, Pharmacology & Surgical Operations
- In Vivo Surgical Procedures, Physiological Monitoring & Precision Drug Administration
- Pharmacological Modeling: Measurement & Analysis of Dose-Response Curves and Pharmacodynamics
Biochemistry, Molecular Analytics & Research Methodology
- Molecular & Analytical Techniques: PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Sequencing, Chromatography & Bacterial Growth Dynamics
- Research Methods: Data Acquisition Systems, Statistical Data Analysis & Scientific Literature Referencing
