Biomedical Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the fundamentals of human structure and function, as well as those of other animals. The first two years provide a background in human anatomy and psychology, in addition to more in-depth knowledge in basic sciences like biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics. At the end of second year, in addition to courses in biology and biochemistry, students may choose to enter an option within the biomedical sciences program (Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Bioanalytical Science, Medicinal Chemistry or Biostatistics). The Research Focus is ideal for students thinking of a career in research, as it consists of an immersive research experience in the third and fourth years that will equip students with advanced research, analysis and communication skills applicable to diverse careers. On graduation, they will be ready for more advanced research training or for admission to a professional program in human health.
Admission to this program is competitive and higher averages are required.
This program is offered in English and in French.
The French immersion stream is available with this program.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 calendars for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Skills | ||
| 3 optional course units in English (ENG) at the 1000 or 2000 level, excluding ENG 1112 and ENG 1131 | 3 Units | |
| Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level | ||
| ANP 1111 | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 Units |
| ANP 1115 | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 Units |
| BIO 1130 | Introduction to Organismal Biology | 3 Units |
| BIO 1140 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 Units |
| CHM 1311 | Principles of Chemistry | 3 Units |
| CHM 1321 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 Units |
| MAT 1330 | Calculus for the Life Sciences I | 3 Units |
| MAT 1332 | Calculus for the Life Sciences II | 3 Units |
| PHY 1322 | Principles of Physics II | 3 Units |
| PSY 1101 | Introduction to Psychology: Foundations | 3 Units |
| PSY 1102 | Introduction to Psychology: Applications | 3 Units |
| Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level | ||
| BCH 2333 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 Units |
| BIO 2133 | Genetics | 3 Units |
| CHM 2120 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 Units |
| MAT 2379 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 Units |
| PHI 2396 | Bioethics | 3 Units |
| Compulsory Courses at the 3000 level | ||
| BCH 3120 | General Intermediary Metabolism | 3 Units |
| BIM 3009 | Research Practicum | 6 Units |
| BIO 3124 | General Microbiology | 3 Units |
| BIO 3153 | Cell Biology | 3 Units |
| BIO 3170 | Molecular Biology | 3 Units |
| BIO 3303 | Animal Physiology I | 3 Units |
| BIO 3305 | Cellular Physiology | 3 Units |
| BIO 3350 | Principles of Neurobiology | 3 Units |
| Compulsory Courses at the 4000 level | ||
| BIM 4009 | Research Project - Biomedical Science | 9 Units |
| BIM 4920 | Seminar I Evaluating Science | 1.5 Units |
| BIM 4921 | Seminar II Developing and Communicating Science | 1.5 Units |
| BIO 4158 | Applied Biostatistics | 3 Units |
| BIO 4175 | Membrane Physiology | 3 Units |
| BIO 4351 | Neural Basis of Animal Behaviour | 3 Units |
| PHA 4107 | Introductory Pharmacology - Drugs and Living Systems | 3 Units |
| Optional Courses | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| The Psychology of Ageing | ||
| Psychopathology | ||
| 3 optional course units from the list of optional courses | 3 Units | |
| 3 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level offered by the Faculty of Science 1,2 | 3 Units | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| 6 elective course units | 6 Units | |
| Total: | 120 Units | |
Note(s)
- 1
The following courses are considered as science courses: CMM 3350, CMM 4360, PHA 4107, PHS 3300, PHS 3341, PHS 3342, PHS 4336.
- 2
The course SCI 3101 is considered as a science optional course.
List of Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 3125 | Protein Structure and Function | 3 Units |
| BCH 4101 | Human Genome Structure and Function 1 | 3 Units |
| BCH 4122 | Structural Biology of Proteins | 3 Units |
| BCH 4125 | Cellular Regulation and Control | 3 Units |
| BCH 4188 | Synthetic Biology | 3 Units |
| BIM 4103 | Selected Topics in Biomedical Science | 3 Units |
| BIM 4316 | Modern Bioanalytical Chemistry | 3 Units |
| BIM 4350 | Systems Neuroscience for Biomedical Challenges | 3 Units |
| BIO 2135 | Animal Form and Function | 3 Units |
| BIO 3137 | Experiments in Animal Physiology | 3 Units |
| BIO 3147 | Animal Developmental Biology | 3 Units |
| BIO 3152 | Cell Biology Laboratory | 3 Units |
| BIO 3360 | Computational Tools for Biological Sciences | 3 Units |
| BPS 3101 | Genomics | 3 Units |
| BPS 4101 | Human Genome Structure and Function 1 | 3 Units |
| BPS 4103 | Selected Topics in Biopharmaceutical Science | 3 Units |
| BPS 4105 | Human Toxicology and Environmental Health | 3 Units |
| BPS 4127 | Advanced Techniques in Biosciences | 3 Units |
| BPS 4131 | Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science | 3 Units |
| CMM 4360 | The Dynamical Brain: Experimental and Computational Approaches to Neural Networks | 3 Units |
| PHS 3341 | Physiology of Sensation, Regulation Mechanisms, Movement and Reproduction | 3 Units |
| PHS 3342 | Physiological Regulation of Intake, Distribution, Protection and Elimination | 3 Units |
Note(s)
- 1
The courses BCH 4101, BPS 4101 cannot be combined for credits.