Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICAL BIOINFORMATICS
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Medical Bioinformatics - 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.
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 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 and course load requirements, etc.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
0.5 course: Computer Science 2121A/B.
Notes:
- Statistical Sciences 2857A/B with a mark of at least 60% is the prerequisite for Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
- Computer Science 2121A/B requires either (Computer Science 2120A/B) or (Computer Science 1026A/B with a minimum mark of 60% and registration in Medical Sciences First Entry) as the prerequisite.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
0.5 course: Computer Science 2120A/B (see notes below).
0.5 course: Computer Science 2121A/B.
0.5 course from: Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B (see notes below).
0.5 course from: Data Science 2000A/B, Statistical Sciences 2857A/B.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 2210A/B, Computer Science 2211A/B, Computer Science 2212A/B/Y, Computer Science 2214A/B, Computer Science 3120A/B, Computer Science 3121A/B, Computer Science 3319A/B, Computer Science 3346A/B.
0.5 course: Medical Bioinformatics 3100A/B.
1.0 course: Pathology 3500.
1.0 course: Physiology 3120.
1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309, Biochemistry 3385B, Epidemiology 2200A/B, Medical Biophysics 3503G, Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B, Pharmacology 3620, the former Medical Biophysics 3505F.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 4411A/B, Data Science 3000A/B, Biology 4289A/B, One Health 4100F/G, the former Computer Science 4414A/B.
1.0 course from: Medical Bioinformatics 4650F/G, Medical Bioinformatics 4750F/G, Medical Bioinformatics 4850G.
1.5 courses: Medical Bioinformatics 4985E and Medical Bioinformatics 4986Y; or the former Medical Bioinformatics 4980E.
Notes:
1. If one of Physics 1202A/B or Physics 1502A/B was taken to satisfy the 1000-level admission requirements, then students will take Computer Science 2120A/B as a modular course. If Computer Science 1026A/B was used to satisfy the 1000-level admission requirements, then an additional half course must be taken from one of the picklists of modular courses numbered 2000 and above to replace Computer Science 2120A/B as a modular requirement. Students who completed one of Physics 1202A/B or Physics 1502A/B (with a mark of at least 60%) and Computer Science 1026A/B, however, can use Computer Science 1026A/B with a mark of at least 60% in place of Computer Science 2120A/B as a modular course.
2. If Mathematics 1600A/B was taken to satisfy the 1000-level admission requirements, then an additional half course must be taken from one of the picklists of modular courses numbered 2000 and above to replace the modular requirement of 0.5 course from Mathematics 1229A/B or Mathematics 1600A/B.
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 6.5 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2581A/B and Biology 2382A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Data Science 2000A/B, Statistical Sciences 2857A/B;
- Computer Science 2120A/B (see modular notes);
- Computer Science 2121A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Computer Science 2210A/B, Computer Science 2211A/B, Computer Science 2212A/B/Y, Computer Science 2214A/B, Computer Science 3120A/B, Computer Science 3121A/B, Computer Science 3319A/B, Computer Science 3346A/B;
- Medical Bioinformatics 3100A/B;
- Pathology 3500; and
- Physiology 3120.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy the Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics.
BMSc Students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics 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 MEDICAL BIOINFORMATICS
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Medical Bioinformatics - 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.
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 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 and course load requirements, etc.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
0.5 course: Computer Science 2121A/B.
Notes:
- Statistical Sciences 2857A/B with a mark of at least 60% is the prerequisite for Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
- Computer Science 2121A/B requires either (Computer Science 2120A/B) or (Computer Science 1026A/B with a minimum mark of 60% and registration in Medical Sciences First Entry) as the prerequisite.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
0.5 course: Computer Science 2120A/B (see notes below).
0.5 course: Computer Science 2121A/B.
0.5 course from: Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B (see notes below).
0.5 course from: Data Science 2000A/B, Statistical Sciences 2857A/B.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 2210A/B, Computer Science 2211A/B, Computer Science 2212A/B/Y, Computer Science 2214A/B, Computer Science 3120A/B, Computer Science 3121A/B, Computer Science 3319A/B, Computer Science 3346A/B.
0.5 course: Medical Bioinformatics 3100A/B.
1.0 course: Pathology 3500.
1.0 course: Physiology 3120.
1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309, Biochemistry 3385B, Epidemiology 2200A/B, Medical Biophysics 3503G, Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B, Pharmacology 3620, the former Medical Biophysics 3505F.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 4411A/B, Data Science 3000A/B, Biology 4289A/B, One Health 4100F/G, the former Computer Science 4414A/B.
1.0 course from: Medical Bioinformatics 4650F/G, Medical Bioinformatics 4750F/G, Medical Bioinformatics 4850G.
1.5 courses: Medical Bioinformatics 4985E and Medical Bioinformatics 4986Y; or the former Medical Bioinformatics 4980E.
Notes:
1. If one of Physics 1202A/B or Physics 1502A/B was taken to satisfy the 1000-level admission requirements, then students will take Computer Science 2120A/B as a modular course. If Computer Science 1026A/B was used to satisfy the 1000-level admission requirements, then an additional half course must be taken from one of the picklists of modular courses numbered 2000 and above to replace Computer Science 2120A/B as a modular requirement. Students who completed one of Physics 1202A/B or Physics 1502A/B (with a mark of at least 60%) and Computer Science 1026A/B, however, can use Computer Science 1026A/B with a mark of at least 60% in place of Computer Science 2120A/B as a modular course.
2. If Mathematics 1600A/B was taken to satisfy the 1000-level admission requirements, then an additional half course must be taken from one of the picklists of modular courses numbered 2000 and above to replace the modular requirement of 0.5 course from Mathematics 1229A/B or Mathematics 1600A/B.
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 6.5 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2581A/B and Biology 2382A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Data Science 2000A/B, Statistical Sciences 2857A/B;
- Computer Science 2120A/B (see modular notes);
- Computer Science 2121A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Computer Science 2210A/B, Computer Science 2211A/B, Computer Science 2212A/B/Y, Computer Science 2214A/B, Computer Science 3120A/B, Computer Science 3121A/B, Computer Science 3319A/B, Computer Science 3346A/B;
- Medical Bioinformatics 3100A/B;
- Pathology 3500; and
- Physiology 3120.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy the Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics.
BMSc Students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics 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.