Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
MAJOR IN MEDICAL CELL BIOLOGY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Anatomy and Cell Biology
Admission to this Major will be restricted to students admitted to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) degree with Double Majors for 2027-28 and onward.
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, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS), Medical Biophysics, Microbiology and Immunology, One Health, Pathology, Pharmacology or Physiology. See BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for more information.
Admission Requirements
Both 1000- and 2000-level courses are included in the Admission Requirements for students pursuing the Major in Medical Cell Biology in BMSc degrees, since admission to the BMSc Program does not occur until Year 3. The Admission Requirements for students pursuing the Major in other regular undergraduate degrees include only 1000-level courses, since students may register in the Major in Year 2 in non-BMSc degrees. The Module requirements (below) are the same for all students completing the Major. Admission to this Major will be restricted to students admitted to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) degree with Double Majors for 2027-28 and onward.
Admission Requirements for students pursuing this Major module in a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree:
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 MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to 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 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 prior to admission to the Major module in Year 3. These 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 (averages, course load, etc.).
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B, Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2581A/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.
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.
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 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.
Module/Program Information
Module
6.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B, Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2581A/B.
1.0 course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Biology 3316A/B, Physiology 3140A.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3201B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3329A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3700F/G, Biology 3316A/B, Physiology 3140A (only one of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A can included in the Major).
1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 4200A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4201B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4410A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4411B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4425A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4451F/G, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4452A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4461B.
1.0 course from: Medical Sciences 4000E, additional Anatomy and Cell Biology courses at the 3000- or 4000-level*.
*For students admitted to Year 3 BMSc in 2027-28 and onward, Medical Sciences 4000E will be required to satisfy this requirement.
Progression
Progression Requirements (for students registered in Year 3 of this module in 2025-26 and onward)
In addition to the progression requirements for Double Major Modules specified in the policy on Registration and Progression in Three-Year, Four-Year and Honours Programs, students must complete the following 3.0 modular courses by the end of Year 3:
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2382A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2581A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B, Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B; and
- 1.0 additional modular course with the minimum marks to satisfy the prerequisites for at least two 4000-level courses in Anatomy and Cell Biology.
The Faculty of Science and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Common Course Policy is applied to the Honours Double Major in the BMSc Program. See the BMSc website for more information.
MAJOR IN MEDICAL CELL BIOLOGY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Anatomy and Cell Biology
Admission to this Major will be restricted to students admitted to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) degree with Double Majors for 2027-28 and onward.
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, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS), Medical Biophysics, Microbiology and Immunology, One Health, Pathology, Pharmacology or Physiology. See BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for more information.
Admission Requirements
Both 1000- and 2000-level courses are included in the Admission Requirements for students pursuing the Major in Medical Cell Biology in BMSc degrees, since admission to the BMSc Program does not occur until Year 3. The Admission Requirements for students pursuing the Major in other regular undergraduate degrees include only 1000-level courses, since students may register in the Major in Year 2 in non-BMSc degrees. The Module requirements (below) are the same for all students completing the Major. Admission to this Major will be restricted to students admitted to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) degree with Double Majors for 2027-28 and onward.
Admission Requirements for students pursuing this Major module in a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree:
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 MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to 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 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 prior to admission to the Major module in Year 3. These 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 (averages, course load, etc.).
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B, Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2581A/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.
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.
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 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.
Module/Program Information
Module
6.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B, Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2581A/B.
1.0 course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Biology 3316A/B, Physiology 3140A.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3201B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3329A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3700F/G, Biology 3316A/B, Physiology 3140A (only one of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A can included in the Major).
1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 4200A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4201B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4410A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4411B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4425A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4451F/G, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4452A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4461B.
1.0 course from: Medical Sciences 4000E, additional Anatomy and Cell Biology courses at the 3000- or 4000-level*.
*For students admitted to Year 3 BMSc in 2027-28 and onward, Medical Sciences 4000E will be required to satisfy this requirement.
Progression
Progression Requirements (for students registered in Year 3 of this module in 2025-26 and onward)
In addition to the progression requirements for Double Major Modules specified in the policy on Registration and Progression in Three-Year, Four-Year and Honours Programs, students must complete the following 3.0 modular courses by the end of Year 3:
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2382A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2581A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B, Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B; and
- 1.0 additional modular course with the minimum marks to satisfy the prerequisites for at least two 4000-level courses in Anatomy and Cell Biology.
The Faculty of Science and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Common Course Policy is applied to the Honours Double Major in the BMSc Program. See the BMSc website for more information.