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MAJOR IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
A degree containing this module normally requires 4 years for completion. When combined with one of the following Majors, this module leads to a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree: Biochemistry, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) or Medical Sciences (see note below), Medical Biophysics, Medical Cell Biology, Pharmacology or Physiology. See BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for more information.

Note: Students registered in Year 3 or 4 of a BMSc degree in 2013/14 will register in a Major in Medical Sciences, whereas students registered in Year 2 of a BMSc degree in 2013/14 will register in a Major in IMS.

Students entering Year 2 in September 2013:  see (i) the Admission Requirements in the 2012/13 Academic Calendar and (ii) the Module requirements below.  Note:  Microbiology and Immunology 2100A must not be taken in 2013/14 by students entering Year 2 in September 2013.

Students entering Year 3 and 4 in September 2013:  see the Admission Requirements and the Module requirements in the 2012/13 Academic Calendar.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree will not be admitted to Year 2 of the Major beginning in September, 2014. Students in other degrees will continue to be admitted to the Major in Year 2.

Admission Requirements for students pursuing this Major module in a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree, effective September 1, 2015 (for students admitted to Year 1 in September, 2013):

Admission to this Major module occurs in Year 3 and requires admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program. Students will usually complete the MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY PROGRAM (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to in a BMSc degree.

The 1000-level half courses listed below must each be completed with a mark of at least 60%:
1.0 course: Biology 1001A* and Biology 1002B*.
1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A/B and 1302A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, 1500A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B, 1501A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B, 1502A/B.
* Biology 1201A with a mark of at least 70% may be used in place of Biology 1001A, and Biology 1202B with a mark of at least 70% may be used in place of Biology 1002B.

The courses listed below must be completed with a minimum mark of 60% in each (unless otherwise indicated) prior to admission to the Major module in Year 3. These courses will also be used towards the Module requirements. See ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM and MODULES OFFERED IN THE BMSc PROGRAM for additional requirements (averages, course load, etc.).
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
1.0 course: Chemistry 2213A/B and 2223B with marks of at least 65% in each.
1.0 course: Biology 2382B, 2581B.
0.5 course: Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B.
Admission Requirements for students pursuing this Major module in a degree other than a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree:
Completion of first-year requirements, including a mark of at least 60% in each of the 3.0 (full or half) principal courses below:
1.0 course: Biology 1001A* and Biology 1002B*, or the former Biology 1222 or 1223.
1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A/B and 1302A/B or 1100A/B and 1200B, or the former Chemistry 1020, 1050, 023.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, 1500A/B, or the former 1100A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B.
The following must be completed by the end of second year, with a mark of at least 60% in each half course:
0.5 course from: Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B, 1501A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B, 1502A/B.
* Biology 1201A with a mark of at least 70% may be used in place of Biology 1001A, and Biology 1202B with a mark of at least 70% may be used in place of Biology 1002B.

Module
6.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Chemistry 2213A/B, 2223B.
1.0 course: Biology 2382B, 2581B.
0.5 course: Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 3381A.
1.0 course: Microbiology and Immunology 3100A, 3300B.
0.5 course: Microbiology and Immunology 3610F, 3620G.
1.0 course: from:Microbiology and Immunology 4100A, 4200B, 4300A, the former Microbiology and Immunology 4700B.
Note: Some modular courses include a mark requirement in their prerequisite(s). See UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION.
Academic Calendar 2013 FACULTIES FACULTY OF SCIENCE, including BMSc MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY MAJOR IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
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