Includes: i) theory and practice of laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, appropriate use of experimental models, ii) an independent research project supervised by faculty, iii) oral and written communication skills, including the preparation of a research proposal and final written research project report.

Antirequisite(s): The former Pathology and Toxicology 4980E.

Prerequisite(s): Pathology 3500 with a mark of at least 70%; and one of the following: (Pharmacology 3620, Physiology 3120, and registration in Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Pathology), (Microbiology and Immunology 3610F and Microbiology and Immunology 3620G with marks of at least 70% in each and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in Microbiology and Immunology with Pathology), or (Biochemistry 3380G with a mark of at least 70% and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in Biochemistry and Pathology of Human Disease).

Extra Information: Minimum 11 laboratory hours per week plus 1 seminar hour per week.