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HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Biochemistry
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.
The 2000-level courses below must be completed with a minimum mark of 60% in each (unless otherwise indicated) 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 average, course load requirements, etc.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
0.5 course: Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2223B or Chemistry 2283G.
1.0 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Chemistry 2211A/B, Chemistry 2214A/B, Chemistry 2274A, Chemistry 2284B, the former Chemistry 2374A, the former Chemistry 2384B.
Module/Program Information
Module
10.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
0.5 course: Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2223B or Chemistry 2283G.
1.0 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Chemistry 2211A/B, Chemistry 2214A/B, Chemistry 2274A, Chemistry 2284B, the former Chemistry 2374A, the former Chemistry 2384B.
1.5 courses: Biochemistry 3380G, Biochemistry 3381A and Biochemistry 3382A with marks of at least 70% in each.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 3390B.
0.5 course: Medical Sciences 3391A/B.
1.0 course from: Biochemistry 4410A, Biochemistry 4415B, Biochemistry 4420A, Biochemistry 4425B.
1.5 additional courses from: Biochemistry 3385B, Biochemistry 3392F/G, Biochemistry 4320F/G, Biochemistry 4410A, Biochemistry 4415B, Biochemistry 4420A, Biochemistry 4425B, Biochemistry 4450A, the former Biochemistry 4455G, the former Biochemistry 4463B.
1.5 course from: Biochemistry 4484E; Biochemistry 4985E and Biochemistry 4986Y; or the former Biochemistry 4483E.
Note:
1. It is recommended that students include at least one of Biology 2290F/G, Chemistry 2214A/B, Chemistry 2274A, or the former Chemistry 2374A in the module.
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 5.5 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A (minimum mark of 65%);
- Biology 2581A/B;
- Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A;
- Chemistry 2223B or Chemistry 2283G;
- 1.0 course from Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2290F/G, Chemistry 2211A/B, Chemistry 2214A/B, Chemistry 2274A, Chemistry 2284B, the former Chemistry 2374A, the former Chemistry 2384B;
- Biochemistry 3380G, Biochemistry 3381A and Biochemistry 3382A (minimum marks of 70% in each); and
- Biochemistry 3390B.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Biochemistry in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy these Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Biochemistry.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Biochemistry 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 BIOCHEMISTRY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Biochemistry
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.
The 2000-level courses below must be completed with a minimum mark of 60% in each (unless otherwise indicated) 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 average, course load requirements, etc.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
0.5 course: Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2223B or Chemistry 2283G.
1.0 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Chemistry 2211A/B, Chemistry 2214A/B, Chemistry 2274A, Chemistry 2284B, the former Chemistry 2374A, the former Chemistry 2384B.
Module/Program Information
Module
10.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
0.5 course: Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2223B or Chemistry 2283G.
1.0 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Chemistry 2211A/B, Chemistry 2214A/B, Chemistry 2274A, Chemistry 2284B, the former Chemistry 2374A, the former Chemistry 2384B.
1.5 courses: Biochemistry 3380G, Biochemistry 3381A and Biochemistry 3382A with marks of at least 70% in each.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 3390B.
0.5 course: Medical Sciences 3391A/B.
1.0 course from: Biochemistry 4410A, Biochemistry 4415B, Biochemistry 4420A, Biochemistry 4425B.
1.5 additional courses from: Biochemistry 3385B, Biochemistry 3392F/G, Biochemistry 4320F/G, Biochemistry 4410A, Biochemistry 4415B, Biochemistry 4420A, Biochemistry 4425B, Biochemistry 4450A, the former Biochemistry 4455G, the former Biochemistry 4463B.
1.5 course from: Biochemistry 4484E; Biochemistry 4985E and Biochemistry 4986Y; or the former Biochemistry 4483E.
Note:
1. It is recommended that students include at least one of Biology 2290F/G, Chemistry 2214A/B, Chemistry 2274A, or the former Chemistry 2374A in the module.
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 5.5 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A (minimum mark of 65%);
- Biology 2581A/B;
- Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A;
- Chemistry 2223B or Chemistry 2283G;
- 1.0 course from Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2290F/G, Chemistry 2211A/B, Chemistry 2214A/B, Chemistry 2274A, Chemistry 2284B, the former Chemistry 2374A, the former Chemistry 2384B;
- Biochemistry 3380G, Biochemistry 3381A and Biochemistry 3382A (minimum marks of 70% in each); and
- Biochemistry 3390B.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Biochemistry in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy these Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Biochemistry.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Biochemistry 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.