Overview

The specialization in Biomedical Sciences in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program will provide students with the option of concentrating their studies in biomedical research.

Drawing on faculty from the Departments of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences and Pathology and Molecular Medicine, the specialization is designed to build on the existing principles of excellence in the BHSc Program, by incorporating fundamental concepts and experimental techniques used in biomedical research.

This course of study will emphasize the development of essential skills in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, scientific reasoning and logic, experimental design, and working both independently and in a group.

These transferable skills and fundamental principles in biomedical sciences will prepare students for a future in professional school, industry, research or graduate studies.

Upon acceptance into the BHSc (Honours) Program and the completion of first year, students will apply to this specialization in March.

Required Courses

Level I:	21 units required courses
	Curriculum begins in the BHSc (Honours) Program. Upon acceptance in the Biomedical Sciences Specialization, registration begins in Level II. 9 units elective courses 30 units Level I total

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Level II:	24 units required courses
	3 units CHEM 2OA3 3 units HTH SCI 2A03 3 units HTH SCI 2G03 3 units HTH SCI 2K03 6 units HTH SCI 2L06 6 units BIOCHEM 2B03, 2BB3 1 course HTH SCI 1BS0
	6 units elective courses
	30 units Level II total

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Level III:	21-24 units required courses
	3 units HTH SCI 3E03 3 units HTH SCI 3G03 3 units HTH SCI 3V03 3 units HTH SCI 3W03 (BIOCHEM 3C03 will replace HTH SCI 3W03 in 2011/2012 only) 3-6 units from BIOCHEM 3A03, 3P03 or HTH SCI 3R06 (See Program Note 3 below) 3 units BIOCHEM 3D03 3 units CHEM 2OB3
	6-9 units elective courses
	30 units Level III total

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Level IV:	21-27 units required courses
	3 units HTH SCI 4AL3 3 units HTH SCI 4X03 3 units BIOCHEM 4E03 3-6 units from BIOCHEM 3H03, 3N03, 3Y03, 4H03, 4Q03, HTH SCI 4II3, 4J03, MOL BIOL 4H03 9-12 units BIOCHEM 4F09 or HTH SCI 4R12 (see Program Note 3 below)
	3-9 units elective courses
	30 units Level IV total

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• 120 Units Total (Levels I-IV)
• No more than 48 units of Level I courses (for a 4 year honours degree) and no more than 42 units of Level 1 courses (for a 3 year degree)

Program Notes:

• Entry to this program begins in Level II. Students wishing to apply must successfully complete Health Sciences I.

• While registration in HTH SCI 4X03 will occur in Level IV, students will begin studies in Level I.

• A ‘research intensive' option, available to students registered in this specialization, offers additional laboratory research experience through completion of HTH SCI 3R06 and HTH SCI 4R12. This option is intended for students planning to pursue graduate studies or a career in research and development. Enrolment in the courses is limited and admission is by selection.

BioMed Level II Course Links

After completion of BHSc Level I and upon acceptance into the Biomedical Sciences specialization, registration begins in Level II.

• BioMed Level II
• BioMed Level III
• BioMed Level IV
• Optional Courses
• Elective Examples
• Getting Registered