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This interdisciplinary program combines basic studies from areas such as molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and organic chemistry, and courses designed especially for biopharmaceutical sciences' students.
The goal is to produce graduates who, after further specialization, will be ready to work in an interdisciplinary environment at the interfaces between biology, chemistry and health-related sciences.
Two options are offered: genomics (for students interested in the genetic and biological aspects of the field) and medicinal chemistry (for those fascinated by organic and biological chemistry). Genomics focuses on molecular biology and the function of genes and proteins in the study of diseases. Medicinal chemistry emphasizes organic and biological chemistry and their applications to the production of new and better pharmaceuticals.
Graduates from both streams are well positioned to enter all sectors of the growing health sector, from biomedical research and biopharmaceuticals development to drug manufacturing and regulation. They also meet most requirements for entry into professional programs such as medicine, law, education and administration.
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 3 Units
Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level
BIO 1141 Introduction to Cell and Molecular 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
PHY 1321 Principles of Physics I 3 Units
Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level
BCH 2333 Introduction to Biochemistry 3 Units
BIO 2133 Genetics 3 Units
BPS 2110 Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Science 3 Units
CHM 2120 Organic Chemistry II 3 Units
CHM 2123 Laboratory of Organic Chemistry II 3 Units
CHM 2132 Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences 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 3170 Molecular Biology 3 Units
Compulsory Courses at the 4000 level
BPS 4900 Seminar 3 Units
PHA 4107 Introductory Pharmacology - Drugs and Living Systems 3 Units
Optional Courses
3 course units from: 3 Units
BIO 1131 Introduction to Organismal Biology
BIO 1150 BioZoo: An Introduction Laboratory in Biology
3 course units from: 3 Units
GEO 1111 Introduction to Earth Systems
PHY 1322 Principles of Physics II
3 course units from: 3 Units
BCH 3356 Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIO 3151 Molecular Biology Laboratory
42 course units from the Medicinal Chemistry Option or the Genomics Option 42 Units
Elective Courses
6 elective course units from the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management 6 Units
6 elective course units 1 6 Units
Total: 120 Units
Course List
Code Title Units
Medicinal Chemistry Option
CHM 2311 Introduction to Structure and Bonding 3 Units
CHM 2354 Analytical Chemistry 3 Units
CHM 3120 Intermediate Organic Chemistry 3 Units
CHM 3122 Applications of Spectroscopy in Chemistry 3 Units
BPS 4125 Medicinal Chemistry 3 Units
One option from the following: 9 Units
Option 1: Honours Project
BPS 4006 Honours Project
Option 2: Honours Project Substitution
BPS 4126 Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory
and 6 optional course units from the list of optional courses for the Medicinal Chemistry Option
3 course units from: 3 Units
CHM 3126 Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
CHM 3127 Laboratory of Organic Chemistry – Research Option
3 course units from: 3 Units
BIM 4316 Modern Bioanalytical Chemistry
CHM 4354 Principles of Instrumental Analysis
9 optional course units from the list of optional courses for the Medicinal Chemistry Option 9 Units
3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level offered by the Faculty of Science 3 Units
Total: 42 Units
Course List
Code Title Units
Genomics Option
ITI 1120 Introduction to Computing I 3 Units
BIO 2135 Animal Form and Function 3 Units
BIO 3102 Molecular Evolution 3 Units
BIO 3119 Population Genetics 3 Units
BPS 3101 Genomics 3 Units
BPS 4101 Human Genome Structure and Function 3 Units
BPS 4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory 3 Units
One option from the following: 9 Units
Option 1: Honours Project
BPS 4006 Honours Project
Option 2: Honours Project Substitution
BPS 4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
and 6 optional course units from the list of optional courses for the Genomics Option at the 3000 or 4000 level
9 optional course units from the list of optional courses for the Genomics Option 9 Units
3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level offered by the Faculty of Science 3 Units
Total: 42 Units
Note(s)
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For students intending to pursue graduate studies in Chemistry, it is highly recommended to take 6 of their elective course units from the list of optional courses in Medicinal Chemistry.
List of Optional Courses
Course List
Code Title Units
Medicinal Chemistry Option:
BCH 3125 Protein Structure and Function 3 Units
BIM 4316 Modern Bioanalytical Chemistry 3 Units
BPS 3350 Transition Metal Chemistry 3 Units
BPS 4103 Selected Topics in Biopharmaceutical Science 3 Units
BPS 4111 Directed Studies in Biopharmaceutical Science 3 Units
BPS 4121 Biosynthesis and Natural Product Derived Medicines 3 Units
BPS 4126 Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory 3 Units
BPS 4129 Advanced Chemical Biology 3 Units
BPS 4131 Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science 3 Units
CHM 3350 Transition Metal Chemistry 3 Units
CHM 4120 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 Units
CHM 4139 Enzyme Chemistry and Biocatalysis 3 Units
CHM 4155 Polymer and Applied Chemistry 3 Units
CHM 4317 Organometallic Chemistry 3 Units
CHM 4319 Bio-Inorganic Chemistry 3 Units
CHM 4325 Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reaction Mechanisms 3 Units
CHM 4328 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry 3 Units
CHM 4354 Principles of Instrumental Analysis 3 Units
Course List
Code Title Units
Genomics Option:
BCH 3125 Protein Structure and Function 3 Units
BCH 3346 Biochemistry Laboratory II 3 Units
BCH 4122 Structural Biology of Proteins 3 Units
BCH 4125 Cellular Regulation and Control 3 Units
BCH 4172 Topics in Biotechnology 3 Units
BCH 4188 Synthetic Biology 3 Units
BIM 4103 Selected Topics in Biomedical Science 3 Units
BIM 4316 Modern Bioanalytical Chemistry 3 Units
BIO 2137 Introduction to Plant Science 3 Units
BIO 3124 General Microbiology 3 Units
BIO 3126 General Microbiology Laboratory 3 Units
BIO 3140 Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 3 Units
BIO 3147 Animal Developmental Biology 3 Units
BIO 3152 Cell Biology Laboratory 3 Units
BIO 3153 Cell Biology 3 Units
BIO 3302 Animal Physiology II 3 Units
BIO 3303 Animal Physiology I 3 Units
BIO 4109 Advanced Topics in Animal Development 3 Units
BIO 4115 Topics in Molecular Genetics 3 Units
BIO 4127 Comparative Endocrinology 3 Units
BIO 4144 Plant Molecular Biology 3 Units
BIO 4145 Eukaryotic Microbiology 3 Units
BPS 3102 Principles of Toxicology and Pharmacology 3 Units
BPS 4102 Pharmaceuticals: Federal and International Regulations 3 Units
BPS 4103 Selected Topics in Biopharmaceutical Science 3 Units
BPS 4105 Human Toxicology and Environmental Health 3 Units
BPS 4111 Directed Studies in Biopharmaceutical Science 3 Units
BPS 4123 Phytomedicines and Natural Product Drugs 3 Units
BPS 4129 Advanced Chemical Biology 3 Units
BPS 4131 Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science 3 Units
MIC 4100 Pathogens and the Environment 3 Units
MIC 4124 Pathogenic Bacteriology 3 Units
MIC 4125 Immunology 3 Units
MIC 4126 Virology 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
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