This program is offered through the Departments of Biological Sciences and Health Sciences Co-ordinators Douglas Bruce, Department of Biological Sciences Brent Faught, Department of Health Sciences |
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Administrative Assistants Caroline Barrow 905-688-5550, extension 3388 Mackenzie Chown F234 Joanne Boucher 905-688-5550, extension 4228 Academic South 329 The main focus of the Biomedical Sciences program is on the molecular basis of human health. It draws on the expertise of faculty in Health Sciences in the medical aspects of human health and of faculty in Biological Sciences in the theory, methods, and applications of molecular biology. This program will prepare students for careers in biomedical research, teaching or professional programs in health sciences. |
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Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details. # Indicates a cross listed course * Indicates a primary offering of a cross listed course |
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Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met. Honours Thesis Students undertake a limited research project involving laboratory study under faculty supervision. Restriction: open to BMED majors with approval to year 4 (honours), a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Co-ordinator. Corequisite(s): BMED 4F91. Note: to be taken in conjunction with BMED 4F91. Submission and oral defense of the thesis is required. Literature Research and Seminar Students undertake a detailed study of the scientific literature relevant to the topic of the honours thesis. Restriction: open to BMED majors with approval to year 4 (honours), a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Co-ordinator. Corequisite(s): BMED 4F90. Note: to be taken in conjunction with BMED 4F90. The literature review will be included in the thesis and will be presented as a seminar. Library Research Essays Students will be required to carry out two detailed studies of the scientific literature under faculty and teaching assistant supervision. Restriction: open to BMED majors with approval to year 4 (honours), a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of the instructor. Note: results of the studies will be presented in major essays and formal seminars. One research topic is to be completed each term. |
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Calendar
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