Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics
(B. Sc)
Through course and laboratory work, students have the opportunity to investigate various subjects such as microbiology, developmental biology, evolutionary processes, animal and plant diseases, bioinformatics, and gene regulation using the application of topics within the field of molecular biology and genetics. Additionally, students explore concepts such as the human genome and cancer with a large emphasis on genetics.
Future Pathways
Graduate Studies
Research
Education
Professional School (Medical, Law, Dental, etc.)
Biotechnology
Embryology​
Forensic Science
Genetic Counselling
Notable Professors
Juliet Daniel - Catenins and transcription factors in normal cell growth, cancer and development
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Marie Elliot - microbial development and antibiotic production
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André Bédard - Control of cell proliferation and transformation
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Suleiman Igdoura - Role of sialidase in human disease
Examples of
Upper Year Courses
BIOLOGY 2B03 - Cell Biology
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BIOLOGY 2EE3 - Introduction to Microbiology and Biotechnology
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BIOLOGY 3S03 - An Introduction to Bioinformatics
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MOLBIOL 2C03 - Genetics
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MOLBIOL 3B03 - Advanced Cell Biology
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MOLBIOL 3O03 - Microbial Genetics
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MOLBIOL 3V03 - Techniques in Molecular Genetics
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CHEM 2OA3 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2OB3 - Organic Chemistry II
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Requirements
Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
6 units from the following with an average of at least 6.0 (between the courses) is required:
BIOLOGY 1A03 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOLOGY 1M03 - Biodiversity, Evolution and Humanity
6 units from the following:
CHEM 1A03 - Introductory Chemistry I
CHEM 1AA3 - Introductory Chemistry II
3 units from the following:
MATH 1A03 - Calculus For Science I
MATH 1LS3 - Calculus for the Life Sciences I
3 units from the following:
PHYSICS 1A03 - Introductory Physics
PHYSICS 1C03 - Physics for the Chemical and Physical Sciences
6 units from the Science I Course List
For more information, please visit the Academic Calendar below: