Program Overview

Honours BSc Biomedical Science - Cellular and Molecular Medicine Option

The Honours BSc Biomedical Science - Cellular and Molecular Medicine Option is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the fundamentals of human structure and function, as well as those of other animals. The program provides a comprehensive background in human anatomy and psychology, in addition to in-depth knowledge in basic sciences like biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics.

Program Overview

The first two years of the program provide a foundation in human anatomy and psychology, as well as basic sciences. At the end of the second year, students can choose from an array of optional courses and obtain a minor in one of many programs offered, or choose an option within the biomedical sciences. The program is designed to prepare students for advanced research training or admission to a professional program in human health.

Program Requirements

The program requires 120 units, including:

• 3 optional course units in English at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Compulsory courses at the 1000 level, including:
  • ANP 1111: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • ANP 1115: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIO 1130: Introduction to Organismal Biology
  • BIO 1140: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
  • CHM 1311: Principles of Chemistry
  • CHM 1321: Organic Chemistry I
  • MAT 1330: Calculus for the Life Sciences I
  • MAT 1332: Calculus for the Life Sciences II
  • PSY 1101: Introduction to Psychology: Foundations
• Compulsory courses at the 2000 level, including:
  • BCH 2333: Introduction to Biochemistry
  • BIO 2133: Genetics
  • CHM 2120: Organic Chemistry II
  • MAT 2379: Introduction to Biostatistics
  • PHI 2396: Bioethics
• Compulsory courses at the 3000 level, including:
  • BCH 3120: General Intermediary Metabolism
  • BIO 3124: General Microbiology
  • BIO 3153: Cell Biology
  • BIO 3170: Molecular Biology
  • PHS 3341: Physiology of Sensation, Regulation Mechanisms, Movement and Reproduction
  • PHS 3342: Physiological Regulation of Intake, Distribution, Protection and Elimination
• Compulsory courses at the 4000 level, including:
  • BIM 4920: Seminar I Evaluating Science
  • BIM 4921: Seminar II Developing and Communicating Science
  • PHA 4107: Introductory Pharmacology - Drugs and Living Systems
• Optional courses, including:
  • 3 course units from PSY 1102, PSY 2114
  • 3 course units from BPS 2110, PHY 1321, PHY 1322
  • 3 course units from BCH 3356, BIO 3151
  • 3 course units from BIO 3360, BIO 4158, BPS 4104, BPS 4127
  • 9 course units from BIM 4009 or 9 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level
  • 12 optional course units from the list of optional courses
  • 3 course units at the 3000 or 4000 level offered by the Faculty of Science
• Electives: 15 elective course units

List of Optional Courses

The following courses are available as optional courses:

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

Admission and Language

Admission to this program is competitive, and higher averages are required. The program is offered in English and in French, and co-operative education is available. The French immersion stream is also available.