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Apr 02, 2025
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Undergraduate Calendar 2023-2024 [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]
Honours Biochemistry - Biomedical Research Specialization Co-op (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. 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 6.0 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 2D00 (or SCIENCE 2C00 ) prior to the Fall Term of Level III. Students are required to complete SCIENCE 3D00 (or SCIENCE 3C00 ) before the first work placement.
- Registration in an Honours Biochemistry program does not guarantee access to all courses. Some courses have program restrictions. 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 for Students Who Enter the Program in September 2022 or Earlier
120 units total (Levels I to V), 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 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 - 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:
Level IV Biochemistry courses, excluding:
9 units
from - the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 6 above.)
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 (For Students who Enter in September 2022 or Prior)
| | FALL TERM (September to December) | WINTER TERM (January to April) | SPRING/SUMMER TERM (May to August) | | Level III | 15 units from
Academic Level III and SCIENCE 3C00 | Work Term SCIENCE 3WT0 | Work Term SCIENCE 3WT0 | | Level IV | 30 units from Academic Levels III and IV | Work Term SCIENCE 4WT0 | | Level V | Work Term SCIENCE 5WT0 | 15 units from Academic Level IV | | Requirements (Effective September 2023)
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 - 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:
Level IV Biochemistry courses, excluding:
6 units
from - the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 6 above.)
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 (Effective September 2023)
| | FALL TERM (September to December) | WINTER TERM (January to April) | SPRING/SUMMER TERM (May to August) | | Level III | 15 units from Academic Level III and SCIENCE 3D00 | Work Term SCIENCE 3WW0 | Work Term SCIENCE 3WW0 | | Level IV | 30 units from Academic Levels III and IV | Work Term SCIENCE 4WW0 | | Level V | Work Term SCIENCE 5WW0 | 15 units from Academic Level IV | | |
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