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Biomedical Toxicology Co-op

University of Guelph
Guelph , Canada
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
5 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Biomedical Sciences | Biochemistry
Area of study
Health | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Biomedical Toxicology Co-op Program

The Biomedical Toxicology co-op program concentrates on the effects and mechanisms of action of toxic substances from a variety of perspectives. Students study issues such as the risk of cancer from exposure to environmental agents, including both natural and synthetic chemicals, as well as the metabolism of carcinogenic and other toxic substances, and the effects of these substances on DNA.


Program Overview

The program offers a multi-disciplinary approach to toxicology, drawing on the physical, biological, and social sciences. The faculty has expertise in teaching and research from the molecular to the ecosystem level. The University of Guelph is the headquarters of the Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres.


Student Strengths

  • A sound grounding in organic, analytical, and biochemistry
  • Exposure to the theories of toxic action: uptake and metabolism, risk assessment, and pesticides in the environment
  • Practical laboratory abilities in chemical and biological wet-bench techniques, instrumentation, and sampling
  • Functional proficiency in trace analysis, statistical analysis, contaminant dose response, and comparative physiology of plants and animals

Biomedical Toxicology Work Term Schedule

YEAR FALL WINTER SUMMER
ONE Academic Academic Off
TWO Academic Work Work
THREE Academic Academic Work
FOUR Work Academic Off
FIVE Academic Academic

Biomedical Toxicology Course Sequencing

Year One

  • Fall:
    • Introduction to Molecular And Cellular Biology
    • General Chemistry I
    • Elements of Calculus I
    • Physics for Life Sciences
    • 1 Liberal Education Elective
  • Winter:
    • Biological Concepts Of Health
    • General Chemistry II
    • Physics for Life Sciences II
    • Statistics I
    • Introduction to Cooperative Education
    • 1 Liberal Education Elective

Year Two

  • Fall:
    • Introduction To Biochemistry
    • Analytical Chemistry I: Chemical Analysis
    • Principles of Toxicology
    • Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics
    • 1 Liberal Education Elective
  • Winter: Work Term One
  • Summer: Work Term Two

Year Three

  • Fall:
    • Molecular Biology of The Cell
    • Structure & Function In Biochemistry
    • Fundamentals of Nutrition
    • Analytical Chemistry II: Instrumental Analysis
    • 1 Elective or Restricted Elective
  • Winter:
    • Organic Chemistry I: Fundamentals
    • Biomedical Physiology
    • Environmental Chemistry And Toxicology
    • 1 Elective or Restricted Elective
  • Summer: Work Term Three

Year Four

  • Fall: Work Term Four
  • Winter:
    • Principles Of Pharmacology
    • Principles of Disease
    • One Of: Laboratory Methods In Molecular Biology or Medical Embryology
    • 2 Electives or Restricted Electives
  • Summer: Off

Year Five

  • Fall:
    • Medical Toxicology
    • Biochemical Toxicology
    • Toxicology, Nutrition, And Food
    • 2 Electives or Restricted Electives or Toxicology Research Project I
  • Winter:
    • Toxicological Risk Assessment
    • Toxicological Pathology
    • Topics in Toxicology
    • 2 Electives or Restricted Electives

See the Undergraduate Calendar for a list of Restricted Electives.


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