The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) is a unique collaborative effort between the Faculty of Medicine’s researchers and its affiliated institutes. The program integrates theoretical and practical courses with e-learning, offering students an enriching educational environment and exposing them to innovative research throughout their studies. TMM offers the largest number of advanced laboratories for an undergraduate program in Canada. Students are taught by both basic scientists and clinicians, providing them with the skillsets required to perform cutting-edge biomedical research.
Three program options are available: Honours in Translational and Molecular Medicine, Integrated Honours BSc/MSc in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology or Neuroscience, and the Integrated BSc/PhD program in the same disciplines.
For the Integrated Honours BSc/PhD, all the requirements for admission for the Honours BSc in Translational and Molecular Medicine must be met along with minimum admission average of 8.0 (CGPA) and an admission interview.
The French immersion stream is available with this program.
Basis of admission: two full years of study in a BSc. (60 units)
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses | ||
| TMM 3009 | Biomedical Research Laboratory | 9 Units |
| TMM 3101 | Molecular Biology and Inherited Disorders | 3 Units |
| TMM 3102 | Proteins: Structure, Function and Disease | 3 Units |
| TMM 3103 | Metabolic Pathways of Human Diseases | 3 Units |
| TMM 3104 | Cellular Basis of Disease | 3 Units |
| TMM 4311 | Seminars in Translational Molecular Medicine | 3 Units |
| TMM 4906 | Life in a Lab I | 1.5 Units |
| TMM 4907 | Life in a Lab II | 1.5 Units |
| TMM 4950 | Science Communication | 3 Units |
| TMM 5900 | Research Project | 12 Units |
| MED 8166 | Professionalism and Professional Skills | |
| Optional Courses: | ||
| 6 course units from: | 6 Units | |
| Physiology of Sensation, Regulation Mechanisms, Movement and Reproduction | ||
| Physiological Regulation of Intake, Distribution, Protection and Elimination | ||
| Introduction to Immunology | ||
| Introduction to Neurobiology | ||
| Introduction to Genomics | ||
| Introduction to Medical Bioinformatics | ||
| Phage Hunters: Genome Annotation and Analysis | ||
| Bioinformatics for Neurodegenerative Disease | ||
| Selected Topics in Translational and Molecular Medicine | ||
| Introduction to Inquiry Based Research | ||
| Current Topics in Precision Medicine | ||
For the Doctorate in Microbiology and Immunology
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses: | ||
| MIC 5100 | Pathogen Interactions and Host | 3 Units |
| MIC 8366 | PhD Seminar | 3 Units |
| MIC 9998 | Comprehensive Examination | |
| THD 9999 | Doctoral Thesis | |
| Optional Courses: | ||
| 3 units of optional 3 Units courses from biochemistry (BCH), cellular and molecular medicine (CMM), medicine (MED), microbiology and immunology (MIC), clinical science and translational medicine (CTM) or neuroscience (NSC) at the 5000, 6000, 7000 or 8000 level | 3 Units | |
| Elective Courses: | ||
| 6 elective course units from another faculty | 6 Units | |
- 1
PHI 2396 is strongly recommended.
For the Doctorate in Neuroscience
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses: | ||
| NSC 8325S | Seminar for PhD Students | 3 Units |
| NSC 9998 | Comprehensive Examination (Ph.D.) | |
| THD 9999 | Doctoral Thesis | |
| Optional courses: | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
| Systems Neuroscience | ||
| 3 units of optional courses from biochemistry (BCH), cellular and molecular medicine (CMM), medicine (MED), microbiology and immunology (MIC), clinical science and translational medicine (CTM) or neuroscience (NSC) at the 5000, 6000, 7000 or 8000 level | 3 Units | |
| Elective courses: | ||
| 6 elective course units from another faculty 1 | 6 Units | |
- 1
PHI 2396 is strongly recommended.
For the Doctorate in Clinical Science and Translational Medicine
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses: | ||
| CTM 8101 | Research Methods and Experimental Design | 3 Units |
| CTM 8102 | PhD Seminar | 3 Units |
| CTM 8103 | Comprehensive Examination (PhD) | |
| CTM 8104 | PhD Entrustable Professional Activities | |
| THD 9999 | Doctoral Thesis | |
| Optional Courses: | ||
| 3 units of optional courses from biochemistry (BCH), cellular and molecular medicine (CMM), medicine (MED), microbiology and immunology (MIC), clinical science and translational medicine (CTM) or neuroscience (NSC) at the 5000, 6000, 7000 or 8000 level | 3 Units | |
| Elective Courses: | ||
| 6 elective course units from another faculty 1 | 6 Units | |
- 1
PHI 2396 is strongly recommended.
For the Doctorate in Biochemistry
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses: | ||
| BCH 8366 | PhD Seminar | 3 Units |
| BCH 9998 | Comprehensive-Examination (PhD) | |
| THD 9999 | Doctoral Thesis | |
| Optional Courses: | ||
| 6 optional course units in biochemistry (BCH), cellular and molecular medicine (CMM), medicine (MED), microbiology and immunology (MIC), clinical science and translational medicine (CTM) or neuroscience (NSC) at the 5000, 6000, 7000 or 8000 level | 6 Units | |
| Elective Courses: | ||
| 6 elective course units from another faculty 1 | 6 Units | |
- 1
PHI 2396 is strongly recommended.
For the Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Medicine
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses: | ||
| CMM 8325S | Seminars II | 3 Units |
| CMM 9998 | Comprehensive Examination (PhD) | |
| THD 9999 | Doctoral Thesis | |
| Optional Courses: | ||
| 6 optional course units in biochemistry (BCH), cellular and molecular medicine (CMM), medicine (MED), microbiology and immunology (MIC), clinical science and translational medicine (CTM) or neuroscience (NSC) at the 5000, 6000, 7000 or 8000 level | 6 Units | |
| Elective Courses: | ||
| 6 elective course units from another faculty 1 | 6 Units | |
- 1
PHI 2396 is strongly recommended.