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Dec 17, 2024
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Undergraduate Calendar 2019-2020 [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]
Honours Biochemistry - Biomedical Research Specialization Co-op (B.Sc.)
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Admission
Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. 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 Biochemistry with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 and completion of the following courses:
3 units
from
- the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 6 below.)
Program Notes
- This is a five-level (year) co-op program which includes two eight-month work terms which must be spent in biochemistry related placements.
- Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic workload, as prescribed by Level and Term.
- Students are required to complete SCIENCE 2C00 and SCIENCE 3C00 before the first work placement and are strongly recommended to complete SCIENCE 2C00 in Level II.
- There are Level II and III prerequisites for many Level III and IV courses. The prerequisites should be considered when choosing Level II and III courses.
- Completion of one of BIOCHEM 4F09 A/B , 4T15 A/B or 4Z03 is required in Level IV.
- Both CHEMBIO 2A03 and 2P03 are highly recommended for students interested in pursuing an undergraduate thesis or graduate studies in biophysical chemistry.
Requirements
120 units total (Levels I to V), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I 30 units
- Completed prior to admission to the program
Level III
Consists of academic studies (Fall Term), Co-op Work Term (Winter Term), and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
3 units
from
- Level III, IV Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology courses
3 units
from
- the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 6 above.)
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level IV
Consists of academic studies (Fall and Winter Terms) and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
Fall and Winter Terms: 30 units:
9 units
from
- the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 6 above.)
which must include one of:
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level V
Consists of Co-op Work Term (Fall Term) and academic studies (Winter Term)
6 units
from
- the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 6 above.)
Co-op Program Chart
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FALL TERM
(September to December)
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WINTER TERM
(January to April)
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SPRING/SUMMER TERM
(May to August)
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| Level III |
15 units from
Academic Level III
and
SCIENCE 2C00 (if not
completed)
and SCIENCE 3C00
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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| Level IV |
30-31 units from Academic Levels III and IV |
Work Term
SCIENCE 4WT0
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| Level V |
Work Term
SCIENCE 5WT0
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15 units from Academic
Level IV |
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