Honours Biophysics Co-op (B.Sc.)

Admission Note

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, and completion of Level II Honours Biophysics with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0. Information about the program and the selection procedure may be obtained from Science Career and Cooperative Education Office and the Chair of the Committee of Instruction.

Program Notes

1. This is a five-level (year) co-op program which includes two eight-month work terms which must be spent in biophysics related placements.
2. Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic work load as prescribed by Level and Term.
3. Students are required to complete SCIENCE 2C00  before the first work placement and are recommended to complete this course in Level II.
4. Completion of PHYSICS 2G03  is required by the end of Level III and is recommended in Level II.
5. Completion of BIOCHEM 2B03 , 2BB3 , both BIOCHEM 3Y03  and 4Y03 , and ORIGINS 3D03  is recommended.
6. Students interested in graduate studies in physics should complete PHYSICS 2E03 , 3H03 A/B  , 3MM3  and consult with the academic advisor.
7. Students interested in graduate studies in biochemistry should consult with the academic advisor and are advised to take both BIOCHEM 2B03  and 2BB3 , and might consider taking BIOCHEM 2L06 A/B , 4E03  as well as other Level III or IV Biochemisty courses.
8. Students interested in graduate studies in biology should consult with the academic advisor.
9. Students are required to complete either PHYSICS 3HC1  and 3HD2  or 3MM3 .

Requirements

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

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