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  Honours BSc Biomedical Science

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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 3170                                                                                             Molecular Biology                              3 Units
        Optional Courses                                                                                                                                  
        3 course units from:                                                                                 3 Units                                      
          PSY 1102                                                                                           Introduction to Psychology: Applications              
          PSY 2114                                                                                           Lifespan Psychology                                   
        3 optional course units from: 1                                                                      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                          
        9 optional course units offered by the Faculty of Science 2                                          9 Units                                      
        18 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level offered by the Faculty of Science 2,3             18 Units                                     
        Elective Courses                                                                                                                                  
        30 elective course units                                                                             30 Units                                     
        Total:                                                                                               120 Units                                    
        

        Note(s)

        1

        Students doing an option should choose a course that is not mandatory for their selected option.

        2

        The course SCI 3101 is considered a science optional course.

        3

        The following courses are considered as science courses: CMM 3350, CMM 4360, MIC 4100, MIC 4124, MIC 4125, MIC 4126, PHA 4107, PHS 3300, PHS 3341, PHS 3342, PHS 4336.

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