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Jun 12, 2026
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Undergraduate Calendar 2025-2026 [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]
Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Specialization (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 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 6 units
from - the (See Admission Note 2 above.)
Program Notes
- 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.
- BIOLOGY 2B03 , 2EE3 and MOLBIOL 2C03 must be completed in Level II.
- 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 .
- BIOLOGY 2L03 , MOLBIOL 3I03 A/B S , 4CT3 (or 3A03) are recommended as preparatory courses for MOLBIOL 4G12 A/B S .
- 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.
Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List I
Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List II
Requirements
120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I 30 units
(See Admission above.) 6 units
from - the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List I
3 units
from - Level IV courses from the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List I
6 units
from - the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List I or II
24 units
- Electives (See Program Note 3 above.)
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