Program Overview

Honours BSc Biomedical Science

The Honours BSc Biomedical Science program is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the fundamentals of human structure and function, as well as those of other animals.

Program Overview

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 the 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.

Program Requirements

The program requires 120 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 1130: Introduction to Organismal Biology (3 Units)
  • BIO 1140: 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)
  • 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)
  • MAT 2379: Introduction to Biostatistics (3 Units)
  • PHI 2396: Bioethics (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:
    • PSY 1102: Introduction to Psychology: Applications
    • PSY 2114: Lifespan Psychology
  • 3 optional course units from:
    • BPS 2110: Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Science
    • PHY 1321: Principles of Physics I
    • PHY 1322: Principles of Physics II
  • 3 course units from:
    • BCH 3356: Molecular Biology Laboratory
    • BIO 3151: Molecular Biology Laboratory
  • 9 optional course units offered by the Faculty of Science (9 Units)
  • 18 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level offered by the Faculty of Science (18 Units)
• Electives:
  • 30 elective course units (30 Units)

Additional Information

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