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Faculty of Science

Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology

- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Biochemistry and Microbiology Programs

Program Requirements

- Combined Biochemistry and Chemistry Program Requirements
- Combined Microbiology and Chemistry Program Requirements
- Combined Biochemistry and Physics Program Requirements
- Biochemistry and Microbiology Co-operative Education Program

Program Requirements

Notes on Course Requirements

  • Courses may be taken in different sequences and in different years from those indicated provided the corequisite and prerequisite requirements are satisfied. However, students must be extremely careful in planning programs that differ from the normal sequence and pay close attention to scheduling conflicts.
  • Failure to take courses in the years indicated may delay graduation.
  • Directed studies courses are normally only available to students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 and fourth-year standing in the Biochemistry or Microbiology programs.
  • Students should consult the department concerning courses offered in a particular year.
  • The department does not offer the E grade and supplemental examinations.

Honours Programs

Students who wish to be admitted to one of the Honours programs should apply to the department on completion of their third year. The general requirement for admission to the Honours Program is a GPA of at least 6.0 in the preceding 15 units of course work.

The Biochemistry and Microbiology Honours program offers students an intensive, advanced experience in academic studies and research. Students normally begin their Honours program in the fall term and are expected to complete the final year requirements of the Honours program in two consecutive academic terms. However, students in the Honours Biochemistry and Microbiology Cooperative Program may begin in the spring term, undertake a work term during the summer months, and complete in the fall term to fulfill the final year requirements in three consecutive terms.

An Honours degree will be awarded to students obtaining a minimum GPA of 5.5 in 300- and 400- level department courses, which must include a minimum grade of A- in BIOC 499A and B, or MICR 499A and B.

If a student fails to meet the standards for the Honours degree, but does meet the Major degree requirements, the department may recommend the appropriate class of Major degree.

Biochemistry Program Requirements

Honours Program

First Year
BIOL 190A 1.5
CHEM 101, 102 3.0
ENGL 115 or 135 1.5
MATH 100 and 101, or 102 and 1511 3.0
PHYS 1022 or 112, or 120 and 130 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Second Year
BIOL 225, 230 3.0
CHEM 213, 231, 235 4.5
MICR 200A, 200B 3.0
STAT 255 or equivalent 1.5
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Third Year
BCMB 301A, 301B 3.0
BIOC 300A, 300B 3.0
CHEM 222, 245 3.0
MICR 302, 303 3.0
Other courses3 3.0
Total 15.0
Fourth Year
Two of BIOC 401, 403, 404, 407, 408 3.0
BIOC 499A, 499B 3.0
CHEM 337 and one of 335, 347, 352, 353 3.0
Two of MICR 402, 405, 408 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0

1. Students in the Biochemistry program are strongly advised to take MATH 100 and 101.

2. The Physics requirements can be satisfied with a minimum mark of C+ in PHYS 102.

3. Generally recommended courses: BIOL 360, BIOL 361. Recommended for a Physical Biochemistry focus: MATH 200.

Major Program

First Year
BIOL 190A 1.5
CHEM 101, 102 3.0
ENGL 115 or 135 1.5
MATH 100 and 101, or 102 and 1511 3.0
PHYS 1022 or 112, or 120 and 130 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Second Year
BIOL 225, 230 3.0
CHEM 213, 231, 235 4.5
MICR 200A, 200B 3.0
STAT 255 or equivalent 1.5
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Third Year
BCMB 301A, 301B 3.0
BIOC 300A, 300B 3.0
CHEM 222, 245 3.0
MICR 302, 303 3.0
Other courses3 3.0
Total 15.0
Fourth Year
BCMB 406A, 406B 3.0
Two of BIOC 401, 403, 404, 407, 408 3.0
CHEM 337 and one of 335, 347, 352, 353 3.0
400-level science electives 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0

1. Students in the Biochemistry program are strongly advised to take MATH 100 and 101.

2. The Physics requirements can be satisfied with a minimum mark of C+ in PHYS 102.

3. Generally recommended courses: BIOL 360, BIOL 361. Recommended for a Physical Biochemistry focus: MATH 200.

General and Minor Programs

First Year
BIOL 190A 1.5
CHEM 101, 102 3.0
MATH 100 and 101, or 102 and 151 3.0
PHYS 1021 or 112, or 120 and 130 3.0
Other courses 4.5
Total 15.0
Second Year
BIOL 225, 230 3.0
CHEM 213, 231, 235 4.5
MICR 200A, 200B 3.0
STAT 255 or equivalent 1.5
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Third and Fourth Years
BIOC 300A, 300B 3.0
3.0 additional units of BIOC or BCMB 3.0
MICR 302, 303 3.0
Minimum 21 additional course units 21.0
Total 30.0

1. The Physics requirements can be satisfied with a minimum mark of C+ in PHYS 102.

Microbiology Program Requirements

Honours Program

First Year
BIOL 190A 1.5
CHEM 101, 102 3.0
ENGL 115 or 135 1.5
MATH 100 and 101, or 102 and 151 3.0
PHYS 1021 or 112, or 120 and 130 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Second Year
BIOL 225, 230 3.0
CHEM 213, 231, 235 4.5
MICR 200A, 200B 3.0
STAT 255 or equivalent 1.5
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Third Year
BCMB 301A, 301B 3.0
BIOC 300A, 300B 3.0
BIOL 360, 361 3.0
MICR 302, 303 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Fourth Year
Two of BIOC 401, 403, 404, 407, 408 3.0
Two of MICR 402, 405, 408 3.0
MICR 499A, 499B 3.0
Science elective2 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0

1. The Physics requirements can be satisfied with a minimum mark of C+ in PHYS 102.

2. BIOL 438 is recommended

Major Program

First Year
BIOL 190A 1.5
CHEM 101, 102 3.0
ENGL 115 or 135 1.5
MATH 100 and 101, or 102 and 151 3.0
PHYS 1021 or 112, or 120 and 130 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Second Year
BIOL 225, 230 3.0
CHEM 213, 231, 235 4.5
MICR 200A, 200B 3.0
STAT 255 or equivalent 1.5
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Third Year
BCMB 301A, 301B 3.0
BIOC 300A, 300B 3.0
BIOL 360, 361 3.0
MICR 302, 303 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Fourth Year
BCMB 406A, 406B 3.0
Two of MICR 402, 405, 408 3.0
400-level science electives2 3.0
Other science electives 3.0
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0

1. The Physics requirements can be satisfied with a minimum mark of C+ in PHYS 102.

2. BIOL 438 is recommended

General and Minor Programs

First Year
BIOL 190A 1.5
CHEM 101, 102 3.0
MATH 100 and 101, or 102 and 151 3.0
PHYS 1021 or 112, or 120 and 130 3.0
Other courses 4.5
Total 15.0
Second Year
BIOL 225, 230 3.0
CHEM 213, 231, 235 4.5
MICR 200A, 200B 3.0
STAT 255 or equivalent 1.5
Other courses 3.0
Total 15.0
Third and Fourth Years
BIOC 300A, 300B 3.0
MICR 302, 303 3.0
3.0 additional units of MICR or BCMB 3.0
Minimum 21 additional course units 21
Total 30.0

1. The Physics requirements can be satisfied with a minimum mark of C+ in PHYS 102.
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