The College of Arts and Science prepares students for exciting research and career opportunities in the sciences, including over 35 specialized undergraduate degree and certificate programs. Arts and Science also welcomes students preparing to study in professional programs across the University of Saskatchewan

ISAP’s goal is to open doors of opportunity!

ISAP’s First Year Medicine Wheel Learning Community offers priority registration in popular 100-level science courses including Biology 120 and 121, Chemistry 112, Nutrition 120, Geology 121, Math 102 and 110, and Computer Science 140 and 141.

Recommended electives for Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science programs are also available to students in Term 1 and Term 2, including Indigenous Studies 107, Psychology 120 and 121, English 113, History 165, and Interdisciplinary Studies 102; Essential Skills for Studying Science

Students interested in applying to the College of Engineering or College of Nursing in their second year should consult our STEM Pathways advising cheat sheets and connect with an acadmic advisor.

Note: If you are missing high school prerequisites, or need to brush up your math and science skillset as a mature returning learner, we recommend registering in one or more STEM Accelerator course in your first term of studies. These can be taken alongside 100-level courses, or independently as a preparatory term.

Start strong with a preparatory term and set yourself up for a successful transition to post-secondary studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (and Medicine).

ISAP’s STEM Prep Learning Community courses include Biology 90, Chemistry 90 and Physics 90. These courses are offered in Fall Term only; they are prioritized for Indigenous students and supported by Developmental Mathematics programming, offering a supportive environment to build skills for success in 100-level science courses.

Students who complete Physics 90, Chemistry 90 and Biology 90 can apply to receive a preparatory STEM Accelerator Certificate. STEM Accelerator 90-level courses are accepted in lieu of 30-level pre-requisites for all USask Academic and Professional Programs.

ISAP offers Digital Literacy Support to students navigating online course and homework platforms, with a goal of building student confidence through skills mastery.

Our Developmental Mathematics Program offers priority registration in Math 101 and Math 102, courses designed to build quantitative reasoning and pre-calculus skills (respectively). Many students also encounter challenges with applied mathematics within 100-level science courses. In partnership with the USask Learning Hub Math and Stats Help Team ISAP small cohort math labs offer practical co-curricular coaching to students in Physics 90, Chemistry 90, Chemistry 112, Math 110, Statistics 244, and Nutrition 120.

We are here to help you navigate math requirements with strategies that put your potential first, helping you achieve the skills you need for diverse areas of study. 

Academic coaching and goal-setting sessions offered by our ISAP Opportunities Coach are available to Indigenous students at all levels of study. Connect with the STEM+ team to position yourself for success in the STEM fields! We will help you learn about Indigenous community and employer priorities, build your peer and professional network, and broaden your resume with opportunities for experiential learning, including course-connected and co-curricular field trips, lectures, and travel opportunities!   

To learn more about opportunities to enhance your undergraduate STEM experience, contact isap.info@usask.ca with the subject line “STEM+ Opportunities”

ISAP STEM Pathways programming is offered through the College of Arts and Science with the support of our sponsors