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  Honours BSc Biomedical Science - Cellular and Molecular Medicine Option

      120 Units

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          Biomedical Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the fundamentals of human structure and function, as well as those of other animals. The first two years provide a background in human anatomy and psychology, in addition to more in-depth knowledge in basic sciences like biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics. At the end of second year, in addition to courses in biology and biochemistry, students may choose from an array of optional courses and obtain a minor in one of many programs offered, OR they can choose an option within the biomedical sciences (Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Bioanalytical Science, Medicinal Chemistry or Biostatistics). On graduation, they will be ready for more advanced research training or for admission to a professional program in human health.

          Students in the Biomedical Sciences program are also eligible to participate in the Co-Operative Education Programs.

          Admission to this program is competitive and higher averages are required.

          This program is offered in English and in French.

        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion stream is available with this program.

        Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                                                 Title                                                                         Units    
        Basic Skills                                                                                                                                                                     
        3 optional course units in English (ENG) at the 1000 or 2000 level, excluding ENG 1112 and ENG 1131  3 Units                                                                     
        Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level                                                                                                                                             
        ANP 1111                                                                                             Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology I                                  3 Units  
        ANP 1115                                                                                             Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology II                                 3 Units  
        BIO 1141                                                                                             Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology                                    3 Units  
        BIO 1150                                                                                             BioZoo: An Introduction Laboratory in Biology                                 3 Units  
        CHM 1311                                                                                             Principles of Chemistry                                                       3 Units  
        CHM 1321                                                                                             Organic Chemistry I                                                           3 Units  
        MAT 1330                                                                                             Calculus for the Life Sciences I                                              3 Units  
        MAT 1332                                                                                             Calculus for the Life Sciences II                                             3 Units  
        PSY 1101                                                                                             Introduction to Psychology: Foundations                                       3 Units  
        Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level                                                                                                                                             
        BCH 2333                                                                                             Introduction to Biochemistry                                                  3 Units  
        BIO 2133                                                                                             Genetics                                                                      3 Units  
        CHM 2120                                                                                             Organic Chemistry II                                                          3 Units  
        PHI 2396                                                                                             Bioethics                                                                     3 Units  
        STA 2392                                                                                             Introduction to Biostatistics                                                 3 Units  
        Compulsory Courses at the 3000 level                                                                                                                                             
        BCH 3120                                                                                             General Intermediary Metabolism                                               3 Units  
        BIO 3124                                                                                             General Microbiology                                                          3 Units  
        BIO 3153                                                                                             Cell Biology                                                                  3 Units  
        BIO 3170                                                                                             Molecular Biology                                                             3 Units  
        PHS 3341                                                                                             Physiology of Sensation, Regulation Mechanisms, Movement and Reproduction     3 Units  
        PHS 3342                                                                                             Physiological Regulation of Intake, Distribution, Protection and Elimination  3 Units  
        Compulsory Courses at the 4000 level                                                                                                                                             
        BIM 4920                                                                                             Seminar I Evaluating Science                                                  1.5 Units
        BIM 4921                                                                                             Seminar II Developing and Communicating Science                               1.5 Units
        PHA 4107                                                                                             Introductory Pharmacology - Drugs and Living Systems                          3 Units  
        Optional Courses                                                                                                                                                                 
        3 course units from:                                                                                 3 Units                                                                     
          PSY 1102                                                                                           Introduction to Psychology: Applications                                               
          PSY 2114                                                                                           Lifespan Psychology                                                                    
        3 course units from:                                                                                 3 Units                                                                     
          BPS 2110                                                                                           Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Science                                              
          PHY 1321                                                                                           Principles of Physics I                                                                
          PHY 1322                                                                                           Principles of Physics II                                                               
        3 course units from:                                                                                 3 Units                                                                     
          BCH 3356                                                                                           Molecular Biology Laboratory                                                           
          BIO 3151                                                                                           Molecular Biology Laboratory                                                           
        3 course units from:                                                                                 3 Units                                                                     
          BIO 3360                                                                                           Computational Tools for Biological Sciences                                            
          BIO 4158                                                                                           Applied Biostatistics in R                                                             
          BPS 4104                                                                                           Bioinformatics Laboratory                                                              
          BPS 4127                                                                                           Advanced Techniques in Biosciences                                                     
        9 course units from:                                                                                 9 Units                                                                     
          BIM 4009                                                                                           Research Project - Biomedical Science                                                  
          or 9 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses                                                                                         
        12 optional course units from the list of optional courses                                           12 Units                                                                    
        3 course units at the 3000 or 4000 level offered by the Faculty of Science 1, 2                      3 Units                                                                     
        Elective Courses                                                                                                                                                                 
        15 elective course units                                                                             15 Units                                                                    
        Total:                                                                                               120 Units                                                                   
        

        Note(s)

        1

        The following courses are considered as science courses: CMM 3350, CMM 4360, MIC 4100, MIC 4124, MIC 4125, MIC 4126, PHS 3300, PHS 3341, PHS 3342, PHS 4336.

        2

        The course SCI 3101 is considered as a science optional course.

        List of Optional Courses

        Course List
          Code      Title                                         Units  
          BCH 3125  Protein Structure and Function                3 Units
          BCH 4101  Human Genome Structure and Function 1         3 Units
          BCH 4122  Structural Biology of Proteins                3 Units
          BCH 4123  Pathological Biochemistry                     3 Units
          BCH 4125  Cellular Regulation and Control               3 Units
          BCH 4188  Synthetic Biology                             3 Units
          BIM 4103  Selected Topics in Biomedical Science         3 Units
          BIM 4115  Topics in Molecular Genetics                  3 Units
          BIM 4316  Modern Bioanalytical Chemistry                3 Units
          BIO 3102  Molecular Evolution                           3 Units
          BIO 3360  Computational Tools for Biological Sciences   3 Units
          BIO 4109  Advanced Topics in Animal Development         3 Units
          BIO 4158  Applied Biostatistics in R                    3 Units
          BPS 3101  Genomics                                      3 Units
          BPS 4101  Human Genome Structure and Function 1         3 Units
          BPS 4103  Selected Topics in Biopharmaceutical Science  3 Units
          BPS 4104  Bioinformatics Laboratory                     3 Units
          BPS 4105  Human Toxicology and Environmental Health     3 Units
          BPS 4127  Advanced Techniques in Biosciences            3 Units
          BPS 4129  Advanced Chemical Biology                     3 Units
          BPS 4131  Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science            3 Units
          PHS 4336  Reproductive Physiology                       3 Units
          

          Note(s)

          1

          The courses BPS 4101, BCH 4101 cannot be combined for credits.

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