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Honours BSc in Biomedical Science

Centre for Language Learning (uOttawa)
Ottawa , Canada
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4 years
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Bachelors
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Biomedical Sciences | Biochemistry | Biology
Area of study
Health | Natural Science
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On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science

The Honours BSc in Biomedical Science is a 120-unit program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the biomedical sciences.


Program Description and Requirements

  • The program consists of a combination of compulsory and optional courses, allowing students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.
  • Students must complete a minimum of 120 units, including 30 units in the first year, 30 units in the second year, 30 units in the third year, and 30 units in the fourth year.
  • The program includes courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, as well as optional courses in English, psychology, and other disciplines.

Course Sequences

The following course sequences are suggested for students in the Honours BSc in Biomedical Science program:


First Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIO1109 (if not completed in high school)
    • ANP1111
    • BIO1130
    • CHM1311 (if not completed in high school)
    • MAT1330
    • 3 optional course units from List A
  • Winter term:
    • ANP1115
    • BIO1140
    • CHM1321
    • MAT1332
    • 3 optional course units from List A

Second Year

  • Fall term:
    • CHM2120
    • MAT2379
    • 3 optional course units from:
      • BPS2110 (Fall)
      • PHY1321 (Fall)
      • PHY1322 (Winter)
    • 3 optional course units offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101
    • 3 optional course units from List A
  • Winter term:
    • BCH2333
    • BIO2133
    • PHI2396
    • 3 optional course units offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101
    • 3 optional course units from List A

Third Year

  • Fall term:
    • BCH3356 (Fall) or BIO3151 (Winter)
    • BIO3170
    • BIO3124
    • 3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000-level offered by the Faculty of Science
    • 3 elective course units
  • Winter term:
    • BCH3120
    • 9 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000-level offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101
    • 3 elective course units

Fourth Year

  • Fall term:
    • 3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000-level offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101
    • 9 elective course units
    • 3 optional course units offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101
  • Winter term:
    • 3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000-level offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101
    • 12 elective course units

Notes

  • ANP1111 and ANP1115 are compulsory and replace ANP1105 and ANP1106 for students admitted in the 1st year of the Biomedical Science program starting in the fall 2022.
  • BIO1109 is beyond the requirements of the programs in science.
  • PSY1102 is a prerequisite for 3rd year courses in Psychology (PSY3128 and PSY3171) that are mandatory for the Neuroscience Option.
  • Certain courses are considered science courses, including PHA4107, PHS3300, PHS3341, PHS3342, PHS4336, CMM3350, CMM4360, MIC4100, MIC4124, MIC4125, MIC4126.

List A

All 4 of these course requirements must be completed. Please select one of each per term for your first 4 terms:


  • PSY1101 (Fall or Winter)
  • PSY1102 (Fall or Winter) or PSY2114 (Fall or Winter)
  • 3 optional course units in English (ENG) at the 1000 or 2000 level, excluding ENG1112 and ENG1131 (Fall or Winter)
  • 3 elective course units (Fall or Winter)

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Biostatistics Option

The Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Biostatistics Option is a 120-unit program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the biomedical sciences, with a focus on biostatistics.


Program Description and Requirements

  • The program consists of a combination of compulsory and optional courses, allowing students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.
  • Students must complete a minimum of 120 units, including 30 units in the first year, 30 units in the second year, 30 units in the third year, and 30 units in the fourth year.
  • The program includes courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, as well as optional courses in English, psychology, and other disciplines.

Course Sequences

The following course sequences are suggested for students in the Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Biostatistics Option program:


First Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIO1109 (if not completed in high school)
    • ANP1111
    • BIO1130
    • CHM1311 (if not completed in high school)
    • MAT1330
    • PSY1101 (Fall or Winter)
  • Winter term:
    • ANP1115
    • BIO1140
    • CHM1321
    • MAT1332
    • 3 optional course units in English (ENG) at the 1000 or 2000 level, excluding ENG1112 and ENG1131

Second Year

  • Fall term:
    • CHM2120
    • MAT2371
    • MAT2379
    • PHI2396
    • PHY1321 (if not completed in high school)
  • Winter term:
    • BCH2333
    • BIO2133
    • MAT1341 (Fall or Winter)
    • 6 elective course units

Third Year

  • Fall term:
    • BCH3356 (Fall) or BIO3151 (Winter)
    • BIO3170
    • MAT3375
    • PSY1102 or PSY2114 (Fall or Winter)
    • 3 elective course units
  • Winter term:
    • BCH3120
    • MAT3378
    • 3 optional course units from the list below
    • 3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000-level offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101
    • 3 elective course units

Fourth Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIM4009 (Fall and Winter) or BPS4127 and 6 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses
    • BIM4920
    • BIO4158 (Fall) or MAT4374 (Winter)
    • MAT3373
    • 3 optional course units from the list below
  • Winter term:
    • BIM4009 (Fall and Winter) or BPS4127 (Fall) and 6 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses
    • BIM4921
    • 6 optional course units from the list below
    • 3 elective course units

Notes

  • BIO1109 is beyond the requirements of the programs in science.
  • Certain courses are considered science courses, including PHA4107, PHS3300, PHS3341, PHS3342, PHS4336, MIC4100, MIC4124, MIC4125, MIC4126.
  • List of optional courses:
    • BIM4316
    • BIO3102
    • BIO3360
    • BPS3101
    • BPS4104
    • BPS4127
    • CHM2354
    • MAT4375
    • MAT4377
    • MAT4378

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Cellular and Molecular Medicine Option

The Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Cellular and Molecular Medicine Option is a 120-unit program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the biomedical sciences, with a focus on cellular and molecular medicine.


Program Description and Requirements

  • The program consists of a combination of compulsory and optional courses, allowing students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.
  • Students must complete a minimum of 120 units, including 30 units in the first year, 30 units in the second year, 30 units in the third year, and 30 units in the fourth year.
  • The program includes courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, as well as optional courses in English, psychology, and other disciplines.

Course Sequences

The following course sequences are suggested for students in the Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Cellular and Molecular Medicine Option program:


First Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIO1109 (if not completed in high school)
    • ANP1111
    • BIO1130
    • CHM1311 (if not completed in high school)
    • MAT1330
    • PSY1101 (Fall or Winter)
  • Winter term:
    • ANP1115
    • BIO1140
    • CHM1321
    • MAT1332
    • 3 optional course units in English (ENG) at the 1000 or 2000 level, excluding ENG1112 and ENG1131

Second Year

  • Fall term:
    • CHM2120
    • MAT2379
    • PSY1102 or PSY2114 (Fall or Winter)
    • PHI2396
    • 3 optional course units from:
      • BPS2110 (Fall)
      • PHY1321 (Fall)
      • PHY1322 (Winter)
  • Winter term:
    • BCH2333
    • BIO2133
    • 9 elective course units

Third Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIO3153
    • BIO3170
    • BCH3356 (Fall) or BIO3151 (Winter)
    • PHS3341
    • 3 elective course units
  • Winter term:
    • BCH3120
    • PHS3342
    • 3 optional course units from the list below
    • 3 elective course units
    • 3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101

Fourth Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIM4009 (Fall and Winter) or 9 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses
    • BIM4920
    • BIO3124
    • 3 optional course units from the list below
    • 3 optional course units from:
      • BIO3360 (Winter)
      • BIO4158 (Fall)
      • BPS4104 (Winter)
      • BPS4127 (Fall)
  • Winter term:
    • BIM4009 (Fall and Winter) or 9 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses
    • BIM4921
    • PHA4107
    • 6 optional course units from the list below

Notes

  • BIO1109 is beyond the requirements of the programs in science.
  • Certain courses are considered science courses, including PHA4107, PHS3300, PHS3341, PHS3342, PHS4336, CMM3350, CMM4360, MIC4100, MIC4124, MIC4125, MIC4126.
  • List of optional courses:
    • BCH3125
    • BCH4101 or BPS4101
    • BCH4122
    • BCH4123
    • BCH4125
    • BCH4188
    • BIM4103
    • BIM4115
    • BIM4316
    • BIO3102
    • BIO3360
    • BIO4109
    • BIO4158
    • BPS3101
    • BPS4103
    • BPS4104
    • BPS4105
    • BPS4127
    • BPS4129
    • BPS4131
    • PHS4336

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Neuroscience Option

The Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Neuroscience Option is a 120-unit program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the biomedical sciences, with a focus on neuroscience.


Program Description and Requirements

  • The program consists of a combination of compulsory and optional courses, allowing students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.
  • Students must complete a minimum of 120 units, including 30 units in the first year, 30 units in the second year, 30 units in the third year, and 30 units in the fourth year.
  • The program includes courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, as well as optional courses in English, psychology, and other disciplines.

Course Sequences

The following course sequences are suggested for students in the Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Neuroscience Option program:


First Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIO1109 (if not completed in high school)
    • ANP1111
    • BIO1130
    • CHM1311 (if not completed in high school)
    • MAT1330
    • PSY1101 (Fall or Winter)
  • Winter term:
    • ANP1115
    • BIO1140
    • CHM1321
    • MAT1332
    • PSY1102

Second Year

  • Fall term:
    • CHM2120
    • MAT2379
    • PHI2396
    • 3 elective course units
    • 3 optional course units in English (ENG) at the 1000 or 2000 level, excluding ENG1112 and ENG1131
  • Winter term:
    • BCH2333
    • BIO2133
    • BIO3303
    • PHY1322
    • 3 elective course units

Third Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIO3153
    • BIO3170
    • BIO3302
    • BCH3356 (Fall) or BIO3151 (Winter)
    • 3 elective course units
  • Winter term:
    • BCH3120
    • BIO3350
    • PHA4107
    • 3 optional course units in psychology (PSY) from:
      • PSY3128 (Fall)
      • PSY3171
    • 3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000-level offered by the Faculty of Science, including SCI3101

Fourth Year

  • Fall term:
    • BIM4009 (Fall and Winter) or 6 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses below and 3 optional course units from:
      • BIO3360 (Winter)
      • BIM4316 (Winter)
      • BPS4127
    • BIM4920
    • BIO3124
    • 6 elective course units
  • Winter term:
    • BIM4009 (Fall and Winter) or 6 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses below and 3 optional course units from:
      • BIO3360
      • BIM4316
      • BPS4127 (Fall)
    • BIM4921
    • BIO4175
    • BIO4351
    • 3 optional course units from the list of optional courses below

Notes

  • BIO1109 is beyond the requirements of the programs in science.
  • PSY1102 is a prerequisite for 3rd year courses in Psychology (PSY3128 and PSY3171) that are mandatory for the Neuroscience Option.
  • Certain courses are considered science courses, including PHA4107, PHS3300, PHS3341, PHS3342, PHS4336, CMM3350, CMM4360.
  • List of optional courses:
    • BCH3125
    • BCH4101 or BPS4101
    • BCH4122
    • BCH4125
    • BCH4188
    • BIM4103
    • BIM4316
    • BIM4350
    • BIO2135
    • BIO3137
    • BIO3147
    • BIO3152
    • BIO3360
    • BIO4158
    • BPS3101
    • BPS4103
    • BPS4105
    • BPS4127
    • BPS4131
    • CMM4360
    • PHS3341
    • PHS3342

General Information

  • Co-operative education is available with all programs.
  • The French Immersion Stream is available with all programs.
  • The minimum CGPA required to be in good academic standing is 5.0.
  • Please note that a maximum of 48 units at the 1000 level can be used towards your program.
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