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Oct 18, 2024
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Undergraduate Calendar 2024-2025
Honours Biochemistry Co-op (B.H.Sc.)
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Effective September 2025, this program has been renamed Honours Biochemistry Co-op (B.H.Sc.). Students who enrolled prior to September 2025 will be given the choice to remain in Honours Biochemistry - Biomedical Research Specialization Co-op or transfer into Honours Biochemistry 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 5 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.
- Both CHEMBIO 2A03 and 2P03 are highly recommended for students interested in pursuing an undergraduate thesis or graduate studies in biophysical chemistry.
- 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 .
Requirements (Effective September 2025)
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 II: 30 Units
Completion of Level II Honours Biochemistry, including completion of:
- SCIENCE 2D00 - Skills for Career Success in Biochemistry (or SCIENCE 2C00)
- (See Program Note 3 above.)
Level III
Consists of academic studies (Fall Term), Co-op Work Term (Winter Term), and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
6 Units
from
- the Biochemistry Course List (See Program Note 5 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 5 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 5 above)
Co-op Program Chart (Effective September 2025)
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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 3D00
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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| Level IV |
30 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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Requirements for Students Who Enter the Program in September 2023 or Earlier
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 5 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 5 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 5 above.)
Co-op Program Chart (for Students Who Enter in September 2023 or Prior)
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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 3D00
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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| Level IV |
30 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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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 5 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 5 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 5 above.)
Co-op Program Chart (For Students who Enter in September 2022 or Prior)
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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
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15 units from
Academic Level III
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
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30 units from Academic Levels III and IV
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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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