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Honours Biochemistry (B.H.Sc.)


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Admission


Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission is by selection but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 6.0 including:

Note


A grade of at least C+ in four of BIOLOGY 1A03 , 1M03 , CHEM 1A03 , 1AA3  and either MATH 1A03  or 1LS3  is required.

Program Notes


  1. 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.
  2. Both CHEMBIO 2A03  and 2P03  are highly recommended for students interested in pursuing an undergraduate thesis or graduate studies in biophysical chemistry.
  3. Students who do not complete a research, thesis, or advanced biochemistry laboratory course (BIOCHEM 3A03 , 3LA3 , 3R06 A/B S , 4F09 A/B , 4T15 A/B , 4Z03 ) must complete BIOCHEM 4C03 .
  4. Students considering transfer into Biochemistry in Level 3 should contact the BBS Educational Program Office - bbsug@mcmaster.ca for more information.

Requirements


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

Maximum 9 units of project/thesis courses in Level 3

Maximum 18 units of project/thesis courses in Level 4

Level I: 30 Units


30 units

  • (See Admission above.)

Level II: 30 Units


Level III: 30 Units


9 units


from

  • the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 2 above.)

12 units


  • Electives

Level IV: 30 Units


Requirements for Students Who Entered the Honours B.Sc. Biochemistry Program Prior to September 2022 and Selected to Transfer into the Honours B.H.Sc. Biochemistry Program


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

Level I: 30 Units


30 units

  • (See Admission above.)

Level II: 30 Units


Level III: 30 Units


12 units


from

  • the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 2 above.)

12 units


from

  • Electives

Level IV: 30 Units


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