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Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Co-op (B.Sc.)


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Admission


Enrolment in this program is limited. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline, completion of Level II of the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics program with a Cumulative Average of at least 6.0 and completion of the following courses:

6 units


from

  • the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List

Note


Admission is by selection, and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. (It is anticipated that a Cumulative Average of at least 8.0 will be required.) Information about this program and the selection procedure can be obtained from Science Career and Cooperation Education Office.

Admission (Effective September 2015)


Enrolment in this program is limited. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline, completion of Level II of the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics program with a Cumulative Average of at least 6.0 and completion of the following courses:

6 units


from the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List

Note


Admission is by selection, and posession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. (It is anticipated that a Cumulative Average of at least 8.0 will be required.) Information about this program and the selection procedure can be obtained from Science Career and Cooperation Education Office.

Program Notes


  1. This a five-level (year) co-op program, which includes eight months of off-campus work and a four-month academic work term. All work terms must be spent in molecular biology and genetics related placements.
  2. Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic workload as prescribed by Level and Term.
  3. Students are required to complete before the first work placement and are recommended to complete the course in Level II.
  4. Students should seek academic advising for this program in the .
  5. Completion of and is required prior to admission to this program.
  6. Completion of is required by the end of Level III. 
  7. Students should consult the Course Coordinator regarding supervision arrangements. Students are strongly encouraged to carry out their thesis and last work term in an academic lab.
  8. Students must take a minimum of 21 units from the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List.
  9. Participation in the Biology Undergraduate Symposium in the final semester is mandatory. 
  10. Levels III-V requires a minimum of 12 units per term. Students may choose to take additional units. 
  11. Six units of , , , are required (3 units of which are required for admission). However, completion of 9-12 units is recommended.

Requirements


120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I