This program has been renamed Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Specialization (B.Sc.).
Students who enrolled prior to September 2022 are given the choice to remain in Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics or transfer into Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Specialization.
Admission Note
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
The Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Specialization program allows students to choose Biology courses which reflect their own Molecular Biology-related interests and includes additional lab and/or field and research experience. Students are encouraged to discuss their course selections with a Biology academic program advisor.
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 for admission to the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Specialization (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 4P03.
Completion of MOLBIOL 4G12 A/B S is required in Level IV. Students who entered the program prior to September 2021, will have the choice to complete BIOLOGY 4C12 A/B S or 4F06 A/B S to meet this requirement. Students who have not obtained 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 must apply to transfer to the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Core program.
Students who are not interested in completing MOLBIOL 4G12 A/B S may apply to transfer to the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Core program.
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