One of PHYSICS 1A03 or 1C03 is required for admission. Completion of PHYSICS 1AA3 or 1CC3 by the end of Level II is also recommended.
Admission
Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
6 units
from the following courses, where an average of at least 6.0 (between the courses) is required
Six units of BIOLOGY 2A03, 2D03, 2F03, 3FF3 are required. However, completion of at least nine units is recommended.
Completion of STATS 2B03 is required by the end of Level III. However, effective September 2017, completion of STATS 2B03 is required for admission to the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics (Co-op) program and therefore, students intending to apply for the Co-op option must complete STATS 2B03 in Level II.
Students interested in microbiology and biotechnology and especially those considering postgraduate studies in this area should take the following courses: BIOLOGY 4PP3, MOLBIOL 3CC3 (or 4CC3), 4P03.
Completion of BIOLOGY 4C09 A/B S or 4F06 A/B S is required in Level IV. Students who do not obtain the minimum Grade Point Average as stated in the prerequisite, may request a requisite waiver from the Undergraduate Associate Chair. Students denied permission may not continue in the program and may apply to transfer to the Honours Biology program.
Completion of BIOLOGY 4C09 A/B S or 4F06 A/B S is required in Level IV. Students who do not obtain the minimum Cumulative Average as stated in the prerequisite, may request a requisite waiver from the Undergraduate Associate Chair. Students denied permission may not continue in the program and may apply to transfer to the Honours Biology program.
Students interested in microbiology and biotechnology and especially those considering postgraduate studies in this area should take the following courses: BIOLOGY 4PP3, MOL BIOL 3CC3 (or 4CC3), 4P03, 4XX3.
Level IV courses from the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List
24 units
Electives (See Program Note 2 above.)
Note
Students who entered the program prior to September 2015 may refer to their Academic Advisement report or contact an Academic Advisor in the Office of the Associate Dean of Science (Academic) for program requirements.
