Academic Calendar - 2025
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HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN ONE HEALTH
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - One Health - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
This module leads to an Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree. See BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for more information.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this Honours Specialization module occurs in Year 3 and requires admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program. Students will usually complete MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to the Honours Specialization module. Enrolment in this Honours Specialization module is limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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 Chemistry 1302A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B.
0.5 course from: Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1501A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 1026A/B, Physics 1202A/B, Physics 1502A/B, the former Physics 1029A/B, the former Physics 1302A/B.
1.0 course at the 1000-level from either Category A or B must be completed with a passing grade. 1.0 of the following first-year courses is recommended but not required: Sociology 1020 or Sociology 1021E, Geography 1400F/G, Geography 1500F/G, Health Sciences 1001A/B, Health Sciences 1002A/B.
The 2000-level courses below must be completed with a minimum mark of 60% in each prior to admission to the Honours Specialization module in Year 3. These 2000-level courses will also be used towards the Module requirements. See the policy on Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program for additional requirements (average and course load), etc.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
Although not required prior to Year 3, students are encouraged to complete Chemistry 2210A/B in Year 2.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B.
1.0 course: Chemistry 2213A/B, Chemistry 2210A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course: Biology 2483A/B.
0.5 course from: Environmental Science 2300F/G, the former Environmental Science 3300F/G.
0.5 course from: Geography 2133A/B, Geography 2153A/B, Geography 2156A/B, Geography 2160A/B, Geography 2320A/B, Geography 2411F/G, Geography 2430A/B, Geography 3431A/B, Geography 3432A/B, Geography 3445F/G, Indigenous Studies 2601F/G, Sociology 2179A/B, Sociology 2180A/B, Sociology 2246A/B, Sociology 2247A/B, Sociology 3308F/G.
0.5 course: Epidemiology 2200A/B.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Biology 2581A/B, Biology 3316A/B, Physiology 3140A, Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B, Pharmacology 3620, Physiology 3120 (see note).
0.5 course from: Biostatistics 3100A, Epidemiology 3200A, Medical Sciences 3391A/B.
1.5 courses: Pathology 3500 with a minimum mark of 70%, Pathology 4400A/B.
0.5 course: One Health 3300A/B with a minimum mark of 70%.
1.5 courses: One Health 3600A/B, One Health 4100F/G, (One Health 4700A/B or the former One Health 4800A/B).
0.5 course from: Biology 4230A/B, Environmental Science 3350F/G, Microbiology and Immunology 3500B, Pathology 3700F/G, Pathology 4200A/B.
1.5 course: One Health 4985E and One Health 4986Y; or the former One Health 4980E.
Note: Including Pharmacology 3620 or Physiology 3120 as a modular requirement will increase the module by 0.5 course.
Progression
Progression Requirements (for students registered in Year 3 of this module in 2025-26 and onward)
Note: Students registered in Years 3 and 4 of this module in 2024-25 or earlier must consult the policy on Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program (see Modules Offered in the BMSc Program – Honours Specialization Modules).
In addition to the progression requirements for Honours Specialization modules specified in the policy on Registration and Progression in Three-Year, Four-Year and Honours Programs, students must complete the following 6.0 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2382A/B;
- Chemistry 2213A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- Epidemiology 2200A/B;
- One Health 3300A/B with a mark of at least 70%;
- One Health 3600A/B;
- Pathology 3500 with a mark of at least 70%; and
- 1.5 additional modular courses.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in One Health in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy these Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in One Health.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in One Health in 2025-26 and onward may be considered for admission to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization if (i) the minimum Admission and Progression Requirements are satisfied, (ii) spaces are available, and (iii) permission is granted.
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN ONE HEALTH
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - One Health - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
This module leads to an Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree. See BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for more information.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this Honours Specialization module occurs in Year 3 and requires admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program. Students will usually complete MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to the Honours Specialization module. Enrolment in this Honours Specialization module is limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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 Chemistry 1302A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B.
0.5 course from: Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1501A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 1026A/B, Physics 1202A/B, Physics 1502A/B, the former Physics 1029A/B, the former Physics 1302A/B.
1.0 course at the 1000-level from either Category A or B must be completed with a passing grade. 1.0 of the following first-year courses is recommended but not required: Sociology 1020 or Sociology 1021E, Geography 1400F/G, Geography 1500F/G, Health Sciences 1001A/B, Health Sciences 1002A/B.
The 2000-level courses below must be completed with a minimum mark of 60% in each prior to admission to the Honours Specialization module in Year 3. These 2000-level courses will also be used towards the Module requirements. See the policy on Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program for additional requirements (average and course load), etc.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
Although not required prior to Year 3, students are encouraged to complete Chemistry 2210A/B in Year 2.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B.
1.0 course: Chemistry 2213A/B, Chemistry 2210A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course: Biology 2483A/B.
0.5 course from: Environmental Science 2300F/G, the former Environmental Science 3300F/G.
0.5 course from: Geography 2133A/B, Geography 2153A/B, Geography 2156A/B, Geography 2160A/B, Geography 2320A/B, Geography 2411F/G, Geography 2430A/B, Geography 3431A/B, Geography 3432A/B, Geography 3445F/G, Indigenous Studies 2601F/G, Sociology 2179A/B, Sociology 2180A/B, Sociology 2246A/B, Sociology 2247A/B, Sociology 3308F/G.
0.5 course: Epidemiology 2200A/B.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Biology 2581A/B, Biology 3316A/B, Physiology 3140A, Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B, Pharmacology 3620, Physiology 3120 (see note).
0.5 course from: Biostatistics 3100A, Epidemiology 3200A, Medical Sciences 3391A/B.
1.5 courses: Pathology 3500 with a minimum mark of 70%, Pathology 4400A/B.
0.5 course: One Health 3300A/B with a minimum mark of 70%.
1.5 courses: One Health 3600A/B, One Health 4100F/G, (One Health 4700A/B or the former One Health 4800A/B).
0.5 course from: Biology 4230A/B, Environmental Science 3350F/G, Microbiology and Immunology 3500B, Pathology 3700F/G, Pathology 4200A/B.
1.5 course: One Health 4985E and One Health 4986Y; or the former One Health 4980E.
Note: Including Pharmacology 3620 or Physiology 3120 as a modular requirement will increase the module by 0.5 course.
Progression
Progression Requirements (for students registered in Year 3 of this module in 2025-26 and onward)
Note: Students registered in Years 3 and 4 of this module in 2024-25 or earlier must consult the policy on Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program (see Modules Offered in the BMSc Program – Honours Specialization Modules).
In addition to the progression requirements for Honours Specialization modules specified in the policy on Registration and Progression in Three-Year, Four-Year and Honours Programs, students must complete the following 6.0 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2382A/B;
- Chemistry 2213A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- Epidemiology 2200A/B;
- One Health 3300A/B with a mark of at least 70%;
- One Health 3600A/B;
- Pathology 3500 with a mark of at least 70%; and
- 1.5 additional modular courses.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in One Health in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy these Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in One Health.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in One Health in 2025-26 and onward may be considered for admission to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization if (i) the minimum Admission and Progression Requirements are satisfied, (ii) spaces are available, and (iii) permission is granted.