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Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa
FACULTY OF
SCIENCE
sci e nce.uO ttawa.c a
2018 PROGRAM GUIDE
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Science is about exploring, questioning, discovering – opening
your mind and pushing back the boundaries of the unknown!
If this is your passion, then our programs in the Faculty of
Science will expand your knowledge and give you the tools
needed for a rewarding career in natural sciences, life sciences,
physical sciences, or mathematics. All of our programs offer the
opportunity to develop your passion for science while receiving
training that will equip you to enter the labour market or
professional programs.
The future in science has never been
so promising or exciting – be part of it!
A SETTING WHERE SCIENCE THRIVES DEDICATED PROFESSORS,
The University of Ottawa is nestled in the heart of Canada’s Capital. RENOWNED RESEARCHERS
Because of our location, we can tap directly into several government The Faculty of Science has more than 160 full-time professors who
and private research centres, including the National Research Council teach and lead cutting-edge research. On the strength of our national
(NRC) and several Government of Canada research laboratories. The and international reputation, we attract over $32 million per year in
Faculty of Science boasts partnerships with researchers at Agriculture grants and research contracts from the public and private sectors.
and Agri-Food Canada, Health Canada, Environment Canada, the These represent both rewards for our leadership in science and an
Geological Survey of Canada, Statistics Canada, the Ottawa Hospital investment in our future. Our professors thrive in passing along their
Research Institute, the Canadian Museum of Nature and the National knowledge and passion for research to students, and not just in the
Research Council Canada, to name a few. classroom. Each year, our professors distinguish themselves by both
their research and their teaching, being recognized not only by the
University, but also on the national and international stages.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Faculty of Science 14 Biochemistry 38 Mathematics
4 Your success is our top priority 18
Biochemistry and Chemical 40
Financial Mathematics and Economics /
5 World-class facilities Engineering (Biotechnology) Mathematics and Economics
6 Research opportunities 20 Biology 42 Music and Science
7 Coop and careers 24 Biomedical Science 43 Ophthalmic Medical Technology
8 Extended French Stream 28 Biopharmaceutical Science 44 Physics
9 Recommended courses 30 Chemistry 48 Physics and Electrical Engineering
10 Admission 32 Environmental Science 49 Statistics
13 Study at uOttawa Science! 35 Geology 51 Life Sciences
DISCOVER
YOUR PASSION
FOR SCIENCE!
JOIN US
CONTACT US ON SOCIAL
We can help you make the right decisions at the right time. If you have any questions regarding admission MEDIA
and course selection, or if you want information about our programs, please contact us:
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30 Marie Curie www.twitter.com/
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 Canada infosci@uOttawa.ca uOttawaScience
@uOttawaScience
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Recognizing that the transition from high school or CEGEP to university represents a major challenge, the Faculty of Science has many support
programs for our new students.
SUMMER 2018 BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER ONGOING, EVERY SEMESTER
• Science Preparatory Workshop Early testing in class, and the interim • Help Centres in Chemistry, Mathematics
focuses on the skills and services that grades are forwarded to the coordinator of and Statistics, Physics
you will need to perform at your full the Faculty’s Centre for Academic Success • Evening study groups: offered to
potential students registered in BIO1130,
• Math Workshop reviews the material CHM1311, MAT1330 and PHY1321/1331
that you will need to succeed in your during the Fall and BIO1140, CHM1321,
first-year math courses MAT1332, PHY1322 during the Winter
• Your Science Buddies, drop-in help
• Summer Orientation helps you
center lead by senior students and
discover how your faculty works, the
opened from Monday to Friday
services that will be offered to you and
where to find key campus locations
For more information on success tools, consult: science.uOttawa.ca/en/faculty-services/undergraduate-studies
Success in the classroom and in the
lab depends a lot on the quality of the
4 science.uOttawa.ca facilities. Ours are second to none.
WORLD- CLASS
FACILITIES
The world class biosciences complex is just one example of the state- where students are trained on the latest technologies, to better prepare
of-the art facilities that offer our students additional opportunities to them for their post-degree endeavours. The 42 stations have a network
become the leaders of tomorrow. The complex houses teaching and of screens (TVs) that allows us to include a multimedia approach in our
research space and more than 40 faculty members in fields including teaching. Every year, there are investments in equipment and upgrades
biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biopharmaceutical science, to enhance the learning experience.
biomedical science, environmental science, and genomics.
The Earth Sciences microscopy laboratory is another example of the
The complex comprises some of the best-equipped undergraduate faculty’s high quality teaching facilities. The principal component of
biology and biochemistry teaching labs in Canada. The 400 biology this lab is a fleet of 18 Olympus BX-41 polarizing microscopes that are
workstations in 10 labs include top-of-the-line microscopes and equipped for both transmitted and reflected light observation, the kind
digital imaging cameras and software. A digital network allows a lab of state-of-the-art equipment normally only found in research labs.
instructor to broadcast images captured by one microscope to any
Add to this our renovated chemistry laboratory, which can
or all workstations in the same room or even to other labs. Students
accommodate up to 180 students at once and allow students to
can also retrieve images via the network to work on them at remote
perform experiments using data acquisition technology, and our new
locations. This means that the lab experience can be extended outside
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) complex,
the classroom.
which will be ready in 2018, and you have a very special
The two biochemistry labs are outfitted with modern equipment science campus.
World-class facilities 5
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES 2016-2017 RECIPIENTS
Cédric Albert
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Polyvalente Louis-
Mailloux, Caraquet NB
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE! Olivier Brandts-Longtin
Lisgar Collegiate
The Faculty of Science gives undergraduate students have an admission average of at least 92 per
Institute, Ottawa ON
the opportunity to work with scientists and take part cent, be registered full-time for the first time in an
in important scientific discoveries. By obtaining the undergraduate program of the Faculty of Science,
Alison Cane
prestigious Undergraduate Research Scholarship and most importantly, demonstrate research skills
Citadel High School,
(URS), you can live this unique experience. and involvement in extracurricular activities of a
Halifax NS
scientific nature. To ensure renewal, you need a
This $10,000 award gives you the opportunity to
minimum grade point average of 8.5 in your first
work with one of our distinguished research groups. Tyler Dacosta
academic year.
You will earn $3,750 as a research assistant to one École secondaire
of our professors during the summer before your Eligibility criteria and an application form are catholique Thériault,
first year of studies. By succeeding in your first year available on the Faculty’s website. The deadline is Timmins ON
of studies, you can continue your research the March 1st.
following summer, earning $6,250. Olivia Dupuis
École secondaire catholique
Assistantships are available in various areas of Undergraduate Research de Casselman,
science and medicine: biochemistry, biology,
biopharmaceutical science, biotechnology,
Opportunity Program (UROP), Casselman ON
chemistry, environmental science, geology, SCINAPSE, Connecting Keshav Goel
immunology, mathematics and statistics,
microbiology, neurology, pharmacology, physics,
Young Minds (CYM)… Lisgar Collegiate
Institute, Ottawa ON
physiology, virology.
Find out more on research opportunities for
Every year, scholarships are awarded to exceptional undergraduates at: science.uOttawa.ca/en/ Florence Grenapin
students from across the country. To qualify, you research/undergraduate Lycée Claudel,
must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, Ottawa ON
Rishi Gupta
Lisgar Collegiate
Institute, Ottawa ON
Mikaël Ladouceur
École secondaire La Citadelle,
Cornwall ON
Lukas Lesniak
Lycée Claudel,
Ottawa ON
Amit Scheer
Colonel By Secondary
School, Ottawa ON
Ayni Sharif
Lisgar Collegiate
Institute, Ottawa ON
Mariam Taktek
Lycée Claudel,
Ottawa ON
2017-2018 RECIPIENTS Madisyn Turcotte
St Ignatius High School,
Front row, left to right: Alexander Skerjanc, Danny Ke, Alisha Labinaz, Geneviève O’Keefe, Jessica Holmes, Thunder Bay ON
Eve Lindroos, Jean-Louis Parmasad, Justen Choueiry
Back row, left to right: Keili Shepherd, Jenna Rossi, Sijyl Fasih, Saadeddine Omaiche, Brenda Truong,
Rahna Rasouli, Oana Mirel (absent: Jonathan Laliberté)
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WIDE ARRAY OF
CAREERS
Jenna McCann,
Sanmeet Chahal, Biopharmaceutical Science David Martin, Environmental
Physics-Mathematics student, student, University of Science student, Agriculture and
TRIUMF (Vancouver, BC) Oxford (United Kingdom) Agri-Food Canada (St. John's, NL)
COOP AND CAREERS
COOP PROGRAM CO-OP FROM SCIENCE TO MEDICINE
The University of Ottawa is home to one of PLACEMENT RATE Many students who choose a science program do so in order to pursue
Canada’s most successful co-operative education
programs. You will alternate study terms with
work terms related to your area of study, allowing
you to gain practical experience in the public or
95 % in 2017
www.coop.uOttawa.ca
graduate and postgraduate studies, or to follow a professional path,
whether it is in medicine, health sciences, education or law. A solid
training in sciences remains the most popular route towards a career
in medicine.
private sector as part of your undergraduate experience. At the Faculty
of Science, all of our programs of study include the coop option, with
the exception of Ophthalmic Medical Technology and Physics/Electrical
FROM GOOGLE, TO ENERGY, TO THE
Engineering. By alternating four-eight- or twelve-month paid work terms ENVIRONMENT, TO THE HUMAN GENOME
with your study terms, you apply your classroom knowledge in a real
Scientists – they are all around us. Nevertheless, they are not always
employment setting. In the end, you will have acquired up to 16 months
easy to spot because they often work in positions that are not
of experience and given yourself a leg up in the search for your first full-
considered to be strictly scientific, per se. For example, there are many
time job. What’s more, co-op placements are available throughout the
mathematicians who work in the fields of aviation, computers, software
globe – offering you a world of opportunities. The choice is yours!
design, telecommunications, cryptography, human genome and
automobiles.
SCIENTISTS WORK IN VARIOUS Physics also covers a vast range of fields of research, from the minuscule
ECONOMIC SECTORS (atoms, molecules, nanostructures) to the infinitely immense (structures
of the universe). So, it is not surprising that physicists are involved in
Many interesting careers are available to students who complete
a massive range of economic sectors: electronics, communications,
their university education in science. Whether it is in life sciences or
medical physics, energy and the environment, defence and, obviously,
physical sciences, the array of careers is as vast as it is varied and the job
the whole world of space exploration.
perspectives are very promising. Scientists work in various economic
sectors and they play a primary role in several aspects of our society. Scientists are at the heart of the big questions that concern us. Whether
Very often, they are called upon to assume an important role in they are biologists, biochemists, geologists or chemists, they constantly
multidisciplinary teams where they work alongside doctors, engineers deal with current issues and strive to find answers to the burning
and other scientists from various fields. These days, it is not uncommon questions of the day. Why does Earth support life? What is the secret
to see chemists, mathematicians, biochemists and physicists work side to beating cancer and other major diseases? How is climate changing?
by side on the same project, or geologists, biologists and experts in How can we better respect our environment?
environmental science pool their efforts and talents to resolve a problem.
Coop and Careers 7
EXTENDED
FRENCH STREAM
The Faculty of Science offers you a chance like no other to maintain
your French skills and gain a clear advantage in the workplace. The
Extended French Stream (EFS) gives you the opportunity to live it up
en français on a bilingual campus in a bilingual region, and be one of
over 3,000 Anglophone students at uOttawa taking part of their courses
in French. In EFS, one third of your courses are taught in French. You
choose which courses you want to do in English and in French. You are
allowed to submit written work in either French or English in any non-
language class you take. The EFS option is available in all our programs,
with the exception of Music and Science and Ophthalmic Medical
Technology.
Upon graduation, you obtain recognition of your accomplishment on
your official University transcript and your diploma – tangible proof of
your language skills..
What’s in it for you?
• $1,000 annually for taking 2 courses in French each semester
• Access to campus jobs requiring bilingual skills
• Boost your employability, particularly in the government sector
and international jobs
• Bilingual Canadians earn 10% more on average
We have what you need to succeed
• Staff dedicated to you as an immersion student
• Language advisors to improve your written and oral skills
• Language testing to identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Language courses to improve your French skills
Program requirements and regulations
• Admission as an Anglophone student to your program of choice
• Submitting proof of French proficiency (passing our French test, or
submitting a DELF B1 certificate or higher)
• Fulfillment of all the requirements of your program to graduate
• A minimum of 42 units in courses where the language of
instruction is French
EXTENDED
• A minimum of 24 units in courses offered in French
within the Faculty of Science
• A minimum of 6 units in courses offered in French THE
FRENCH STREAM
within the Humanities
• A minimum of 6 units of courses offered in French at (EFS)
the 3000 or 4000 level within the Faculty of Science
GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IT UP EN FRANÇAIS
• Successful completion of FLS3500, the University’s Second
Language Certification Test. This test ensures that you are indeed
fluently bilingual.
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RECOMMENDED COURSES
Based on the different disciplines, the following courses are Past experience indicates that students with the most science
recommended; a student who is admitted into a program prerequisites, including physics, biology and chemistry, have an
without one of these recommended courses will have to increased rate of success.
complete a bridging course.
BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY,
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL
SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY,
SCIENCE, OPHTHALMIC PHYSICS AND
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, PHYSICS- ELECTRICAL
DISCIPLINES BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE GEOLOGY-PHYSICS GEOLOGY MATHEMATICS ENGINEERING
ONTARIO Biology 4U Chemistry 4U Chemistry 4U Chemistry 4U or Biology 4U
Chemistry 4U Physics 4U Earth and Space Biology 4U Chemistry 4U
Science 4U Physics 4U Physics 4U
Physics 4U
QUEBEC-CEGEP Biology 101 (General Chemistry 202 Chemistry 202 Chemistry 202 Biology 101
Biology I) (General Chemistry or (General Chemistry or (General Chemistry or (General Biology I)
Chemistry 202 Organic Chemistry) Organic Chemistry) Organic Chemistry) or Chemistry 202
(General Chemistry or Physics 203 Physics 203 Biology 101 (General Chemistry or
Organic Chemistry) (Mechanics or Electricity (Mechanics or Electricity (General Biology I) Organic Chemistry)
and Magnetism) and Magnetism) Physics 203 Physics 203
(Mechanics or Electricity (Mechanics or Electricity
and Magnetism) and Magnetism)
NEW BRUNSWICK Biology 122 Chemistry 122 Chemistry 122 Chemistry 122 or Biology 122
Chemistry 122 Physics 122 Physics 122 Biology 122 Chemistry 122
Physics 122 Physics 122
NOVA SCOTIA Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 12 or Biology 12
Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Physics 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12
Physics 12 Physics 12
PRINCE EDWARD Biology 621 Chemistry 621 Chemistry 621 Chemistry 621 or Biology 621
ISLAND Chemistry 621 Physics 621 Physics 621 Biology 621 Chemistry 621
Physics 621 Physics 621
NEWFOUNDLAND Biology 3201 Chemistry 3202 Chemistry 3202 Chemistry 3202 or Biology 3201
AND LABRADOR Chemistry 3202 Physics 3204 Physics 3204 Biology 3201 Chemistry 3202
Physics 3204 Physics 3204
BRITISH COLUMBIA / Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 12 or Biology 12
YUKON Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Physics 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12
Physics 12 Physics 12
ALBERTA / NWT / Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30 or Biology 30
NUNAVUT Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Physics 30 Biology 30 Chemistry 30
Physics 30 Physics 30
SASKATCHEWAN Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30 or Biology 30
Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Physics 30 Biology 30 Chemistry 30
Physics 30 Physics 30
MANITOBA Biology 40S Chemistry 40S Chemistry 40S Chemistry 40S or Biology 40S
Chemistry 40S Physics 40S Physics 40S Biology 40S Chemistry 40S
Physics 40S Physics 40S
Recommended courses 9
ONTARIO • Admission
ONTARIO
GENERAL PREREQUISITES REQUIRED AVERAGE on the program, the language of instruction
AND REQUIREMENTS and the number of places available in the
Your admission average, which is also used
program. The University of Ottawa reserves the
Before submitting an application, be sure you to determine your eligibility for admission
right to change minimum admission averages
meet or will meet all admissions requirements: scholarships, is based on your six best interim
without prior notice.
or final grades in 4U or 4M courses, including
• You have obtained or are in the process of
the prerequisites for your chosen program.
obtaining your secondary school diploma. Past experience indicates that students
Please note that the requirements listed in the with a strong background in biology,
• You are registered for at least six courses at
tables are minimum requirements only and are chemistry and physics have an increased
the 4U or 4M level.
subject to change. The minimum admission rate of success.
• You are registered for all 4U-level courses averages are based on 2017 admission
Students who have completed Advanced
required for the program unless otherwise requirements and are provided as an example
Functions 4U but have not completed
specified only; admission averages for 2018 have not yet
Calculus and Vectors 4U can take the
been determined. This means that meeting
• You have the minimum average required replacement course at the University either
these minimum admission averages does not
and meet any language requirements the summer before or during their first term.
guarantee admission. The averages are based
DISCIPLINES PREREQUISITES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AVERAGE
BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOLOGY
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
English 4U or Français 4U • Advanced Functions 4U • Calculus A minimum combined average of 70% is
and Vectors 4U • Two of the following: Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, required for all prerequisites in science and Low 80s
GEOLOGY Physics 4U, Earth and Space Science 4U mathematics.
GEOLOGY-PHYSICS
OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
(Limited enrolment)
PHYSICS
PHYSICS-MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS (BSc) AND ELECTRICAL English 4U or Français 4U • Advanced Functions 4U • Calculus A minimum combined average of 70% is
ENGINEERING (BASc) and Vectors 4U • Chemistry 4U • Physics 4U required for all prerequisites in science and Low 80s
mathematics.
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (BSc)
MATHEMATICS
English 4U or Français 4U • Advanced Functions 4U • Calculus A minimum combined average of 70% is
and Vectors 4U required for all prerequisites in mathematics. Low 80s
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (BSc)
STATISTICS
BIOCHEMISTRY (BSc) AND CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING (BASc) (BIOTECHNOLOGY) English 4U or Français 4U • Advanced Functions 4U • Calculus A minimum combined average of 70% is
and Vectors 4U • Two of the following: Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, required for all prerequisites in science and Mid 80s
Physics 4U, Earth and Space Science 4U mathematics.
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
10 science.uOttawa.ca SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FALL OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 28, 2017. Visit uOttawa.ca/events for details.QUEBEC SECONDARY V • Admission
QUEBEC – SECONDARY V
GENERAL PREREQUISITES REQUIRED AVERAGE This means that meeting these minimum
AND REQUIREMENTS admission averages does not guarantee
Your admission average, which is also
admission. The averages are based on the
Before submitting an application, be sure you used to determine your eligibility for
program, the language of instruction and the
meet or will meet all admissions requirements: admission scholarships, is based on your
number of places available in the program.
five best Secondary V courses, including
• You have obtained or are in the process of The University of Ottawa reserves the right
the prerequisites for your chosen program.
obtaining your secondary school diploma to change the minimum admission averages
A minimum average of 84% is required for
without prior notice.
• You are registered for at least five most programs at the University of Ottawa.
Secondary V courses However, it does not guarantee admission.
Students will be required to take up to
• You are registered for all courses Please note that the requirements are two mathematics make-up courses at the
required for your program unless minimum requirements only and are subject University either the summer before or
otherwise specified to change. The minimum admission averages during their first year.
are based on 2017 admission requirements
• You will have the minimum
and are provided as an example only;
average required
admission averages for 2018 have not yet
• You meet any language requirements been determined.
DISCIPLINES PREREQUISITES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AVERAGE
BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOCHEMISTRY (BSc) AND CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING (BASc) (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
BIOLOGY
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE English, Language Arts (Sec. V) or Français, langue d’enseignement
(5e sec.) • Mathematics Technical and Scientific option or Science A minimum combined average of 84% is
option (Sec. V) • Science and Technology (with or without option) required for all Sec. V prerequisites in science 84%
GEOLOGY (Sec. IV) • Chemistry (Sec. V) • Physics (Sec. V) and mathematics.
GEOLOGY-PHYSICS
OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
(Limited enrolment)
PHYSICS
PHYSICS-MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS (BSc) AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(BASc)
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (BSc)
MATHEMATICS English, Language Arts (Sec. V) or Français, langue d’enseignement
(5e sec.) • Mathematics Technical and Scientific option or Science A minimum combined average of 84% is 84%
option (Sec. V) required for all prerequisites in mathematics.
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (BSc)
STATISTICS
English, Language Arts (Sec. V) or Français, langue d’enseignement
(5e sec.) • Mathematics Technical and Scientific option or Science A minimum combined average of 84% is
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE option (Sec. V) • Science and Technology (with or without option) required for all Sec. V prerequisites in science 87%
(Sec. IV) • Chemistry (Sec. V) • Physics (Sec. V) and mathematics.
QUESTIONS ON ADMISSIONS OR PROGRAMS?
Come and meet uOttawa representatives during our information evenings in Gatineau, the greater Montreal area,
Quebec City and other regions across the province in January and February 2018. Visit uOttawa.ca/events for details. Admission 11QUEBEC CEGEP • Admission
QUEBEC – CEGEP
GENERAL PREREQUISITES REQUIRED AVERAGE admission averages are based on 2017 admission
AND REQUIREMENTS requirements and are provided as an example
Your admission average, which is also used
only; admission averages for 2018 have not yet
Before submitting an application, be sure you to determine your eligibility for admission
been determined. This means that meeting
meet or will meet all admissions requirements: scholarships, is based on all your completed
these minimum admission averages does not
CEGEP courses, including failed courses, but
• You have a minimum of 12 successfully guarantee admission. The averages are based
excluding Physical Education and make-up
completed CEGEP courses, excluding on the program, the language of instruction and
courses. Please note that all CEGEP courses failed
Physical Education and make-up courses the number of places available in the program.
with a final grade lower than 50% are rounded
The University of Ottawa reserves the right to
• You meet or will meet any program up to 50% for the calculation of your admission
change minimum admission averages without
requirements average. We do not take the ‘’R“ rating into
prior notice.
consideration.
• You will have the minimum average required
If you have successfully completed between Past experience indicates that students with
• You meet any language requirements
12 and 16 CEGEP courses (excluding Physical a strong background in biology, chemistry
Education and make-up courses), the University and physics have an increased rate of success.
If you are missing a CEGEP prerequisite, but
may require a higher admission average. Students who are missing the mathematics
have completed its Secondary V equivalent,
prerequisite are required to take up to two
you must provide us with your official Please note that the requirements listed in
replacement courses at the University the
achievement record. You must have a grade of the tables are minimum requirements only
summer before or during their first year.
at least 84% in this course. and are subject to change. The minimum
DISCIPLINES PREREQUISITES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AVERAGE
BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOLOGY
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE English (603) or Français (601) • Mathematics (201) Calculus I • Two
of the following: Biology (101) General Biology, Chemistry (202) A minimum combined average of 70%
General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, Physics (203) Mechanics is required for all prerequisites in science Mid 60s
GEOLOGY or Electricity and Magnetism, Mathematics (201) Algebra I and mathematics.
GEOLOGY-PHYSICS
OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
(Limited enrolment)
PHYSICS
PHYSICS-MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS (BSc) AND ELECTRICAL English (603) or Français (601) • Chemistry (202) General Chemistry A minimum combined average of 70%
ENGINEERING (BASc) or Organic Chemistry • Physics (203) Mechanics or Electricity and is required for all prerequisites in science Low 70s
Magnetism • Mathematics (201) Calculus I and mathematics.
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (BSc)
MATHEMATICS A minimum combined average of
English (603) or Français (601) • Mathematics (201) Calculus I 70% is required for all prerequisites in Mid 60s
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (BSc) mathematics.
STATISTICS
English (603) or Français (601) • Mathematics (201) Calculus I • Two A minimum combined average of 70%
BIOCHEMISTRY (BSc) AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING of the following: Biology (101) General Biology, Chemistry (202) is required for all prerequisites in science Mid 70s
(BASc) (BIOTECHNOLOGY) General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, Physics (203) Mechanics and mathematics.
or Electricity and Magnetism, Mathematics (201) Algebra I
English (603) or Français (601) • Mathematics (201) Calculus I • Two
of the following: Biology (101) General Biology, Chemistry (202) A minimum combined average of 70%
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, Physics (203) Mechanics is required for all prerequisites in science High 70s
or Electricity and Magnetism, Mathematics (201) Algebra I and mathematics.
QUESTIONS ON ADMISSIONS OR PROGRAMS?
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Quebec City and other regions across the province in January and February 2018. Visit uOttawa.ca/events for details.STUDY AT UOTTAWA SCIENCE
MIX, MATCH AND COMBINE…
BUILD YOUR OWN PROGRAM!
How do you choose what to study?
Choose what you’re passionate about and what will lead to your HONOURS ACADEMIC PATHS
dream job. Take the time to explore the many disciplines offered
HONOURS (4 YEARS)
at uOttawa Science.
H HONOURS + ELECTIVES
When do you choose?
For most programs, when you apply. You must indicate your
choice of first discipline on the Ontario Universities’ Application HMn HONOURS + Mn MINOR + ELECTIVES
WITH MINOR
Centre (OUAC) form at www.ouac.on.ca. Once you are at the
University, you can add a major or a minor, or change programs
altogether.
HOpt HONOURS INCLUDING AN OPTION + ELECTIVES
Biology and sociology, physics and
JOINT HONOURS – TWO DISCIPLINES
electrical engineering… How can you JH
LEADING TO ONE DEGREE
+ ELECTIVES
combine them?
Are you passionate about many subjects? Some programs allow DOUBLE MAJOR | MAJOR AND MINOR (4 YEARS)
you to add a second discipline to your bachelor’s. You can even
combine disciplines from different faculties. M MAJOR + M MAJOR + ELECTIVES
Major, minor, specialization with option
M MAJOR + Mn MINOR + ELECTIVES
What’s the difference?
Two things are different: the total number of courses you must
take in your first discipline and the option or the requirement to DD DOUBLE DEGREE – INTEGRATED PATH LEADING
add a second discipline. To compare programs, see the diagram
TO TWO DEGREES (5 YEARS OR MORE)
on the right.
An option is a set of courses in a given field that complements
HONOURS + HONOURS
your main program and allows you to choose a more specific
direction in your studies.
Study at uOttawa Science 13UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES (BACHELOR)
Honours BSc with specialization in
Biochemistryc
Options: Chemical Biologyc,
Microbiology and Immunologyc,
Synthetic Biologyc
Major in Biochemistryc
Minor in Biochemistrycp
c
: Cooperative education is offered as
part of four-year honours bachelor
degrees.
cp
: Complementary program offered
only as a second discipline.
Registration starts in second year.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
(MASTERS AND PhD)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctorate (PhD)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Biochemist • cell biologist •
pharmacologist • synthetic biologist •
forensic scientist • food microbiologist •
brewmaster • doctor • laboratory
technician • biochemical and
biotechnological researcher • patent law
specialist • science advisor
BIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry (BCH) is the chemistry of life. As such, it provides focusing on another discipline but are interested in biochemistry.
the foundation for understanding all biological processes and for Additional options in chemical biology, microbiology and immunology
understanding the molecular basis and treatment of human disease. and synthetic biology are also available. You can combine studies in
biochemistry with training in chemical engineering to obtain both a
The biochemistry program, offered through the Department of
BSc in biochemistry and a BASc in chemical engineering over five years.
Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, provides you with the training
needed to play a leading role in the new and exciting areas of medical If you choose the specialization program, you have the opportunity
research. You will be exposed to cutting-edge research and state- to complete a full-year research project under the supervision of a
of-the-art knowledge. The undergraduate biochemistry program professor. You can pursue work in many areas of modern medical
prepares you for graduate studies and thus for a career in academia or research, including biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, chemical
in research in the medical sciences. What’s more, biochemistry provides biology, synthetic biology, molecular biology, cell biology, proteomics,
an excellent foundation for further studies in medicine and other health genomics, systems biology and bioinformatics.
specialties.
You can enroll in a BSc with specialization or a major or in a minor
in biochemistry. Choose the specialization if you want to pursue a
career in experimental biochemistry. Opt for the major if you prefer
fundamental training in the discipline. Choose the minor if you’re
14 science.uOttawa.caHONOURS BSc IN BIOCHEMISTRY (120 UNITS)
1ST YEAR (30 units) 2ND YEAR (30 units) 3RD YEAR (30 units) 4TH YEAR (30 units)
BIO1109* Principles of Biology CHM2120 Organic Chemistry II BCH3170 Molecular Biology BCH4932 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Winter)
(register to this course if 4U Biology not CHM2123 Laboratory of Organic BCH3356 Molecular Biology BCH40401 Honours Research - Biochemistry (Fall and Winter)
completed) Chemistry II Laboratory or
BIO1130 Introduction to Organismal Biology CHM2132 Physical Chemistry for BIO3153 Cell Biology 3 course units from:
CHM1311 Principles of Chemistry the Life Sciences 6 elective course units BPS4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory
or MAT2379 Introduction to BPS4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
CHM1301 Principles of Chemistry Biostatistics Plus 6 course units in science at the 3000 or 4000 level
FALL
(if 4U Chemistry not completed) 3 elective course units BCH4122 Structural Biology of Proteins
MAT1330 Calculus for the Life Sciences I 3 course units from (Fall or Winter):
PHY1321 Principles of Physics I BCH4123 Pathological Biochemistry
or BCH4172 Topics in Biotechnology
PHY1331 Principles of Physics I BCH4300 Selected topics in Biochemistry
(if 4U Physics not completed)
BPS4129 Advanced Chemical Biology
3 optional course units in ENG at the 1000 CHM4139 Enzyme Chemistry and Biocatalysis
or 2000 level
3 elective course units
BIO1140 Introduction to Cell Biology BCH2333 Introduction to BCH3120 General Intermediary BCH4932 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Winter)
CHM1321 Organic Chemistry I Biochemistry Metabolism BCH40401 Honours Research - Biochemistry (Fall and Winter)
MAT1332 Calculus for the Life Sciences II BIO2133 Genetics BCH3125 Protein Structure and or
PHY1322 Principles of Physics II CHM2354 Analytical Chemistry Function 3 course units from:
or 3 elective course units BCH3346 Biochemistry BPS4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory
PHY2325 Physics in Biology (Fall of 2nd year) 3 elective units from the faculties Laboratory II BPS4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
3 elective course units from the faculties of of Arts, Education, Law, Social 3 elective course units Plus 6 course units in science at the 3000 or 4000 level
WINTER
Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or the Sciences or the Telfer School of 3 elective course units from BCH4116 Analytical Biochemistry
Telfer School of Management Management the faculties of Arts, Education, 6 course units from (Fall or Winter):
Law, Social Sciences or the Telfer BCH4124 Carbohydrates and Glycobiology
School of Management
BCH41882 Nucleic Acids - Structure and Functions
BPS3101 Genomics
or
BCH4101 Human Genome Structure and Function
or
BCH4125 Cellular Regulation and Control
Notes 1BCH4040 is highly recommended. A minimum CGPA of 6.5 is required. | 2This course may not be available every year. | *This course is beyond the requirements of the programs in science. | Please note that all programs in the Faculty of
Science require a minimum of 12 course units from the faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management. | Co-operative education and the extended French stream are available with this program. | The minimum
CGPA required to be in good academic standing is 5.0.
HONOURS BSc IN BIOCHEMISTRY - CHEMICAL BIOLOGY OPTION (120 UNITS)
1ST YEAR (30 units) 2ND YEAR (30 units) 3RD YEAR (30 units) 4TH YEAR (30 units)
BIO1109* Principles of Biology CHM2120 Organic Chemistry II BCH3170 Molecular Biology BCH4932 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Winter)
(register to this course if 4U Biology not CHM2123 Laboratory of Organic BCH3356 Molecular Biology BCH40401 Honours Research - Biochemistry (Fall and
completed) Chemistry II Laboratory Winter)
BIO1130 Introduction to Organismal Biology CHM2132 Physical Chemistry for the BIO3153 Cell Biology or
CHM1311 Principles of Chemistry Life Sciences CHM3120 Intermediate Organic 3 course units from:
or Chemistry
MAT2379 Introduction to Biostatistics BPS4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory
CHM1301 Principles of Chemistry 3 elective course units CHM3122 Applications of BPS4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
(if 4U Chemistry not completed)
FALL
Spectroscopy in Chemistry Plus 6 course units in science at the 3000 or 4000 level
MAT1330 Calculus for the Life Sciences I 9 elective course units
PHY1321 Principles of Physics I
or
PHY1331 Principles of Physics I
(if 4U Physics not completed)
3 optional course units in ENG at the 1000
or 2000 level
BIO1140 Introduction to Cell Biology BCH2333 Introduction to BCH3120 General Intermediary BCH4932 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Winter)
CHM1321 Organic Chemistry I Biochemistry Metabolism BCH40401 Honours Research -Biochemistry (Fall and
MAT1332 Calculus for the Life Sciences II BIO2133 Genetics BCH3125 Protein Structure and Winter)
PHY1322 Principles of Physics II CHM2354 Analytical Chemistry Function or
or 3 elective course units BCH3346 Biochemistry Laboratory II 3 course units from:
PHY2325 Physics in Biology (Fall of 2nd year) 3 elective units from the faculties of 3 elective course units BPS4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory
WINTER
3 elective course units from the faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences 3 elective course units from the BPS4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or the or the Telfer School of Management faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Plus 6 course units in science at the 3000 or 4000 level
Telfer School of Management Social Sciences or the Telfer School BCH4116 Analytical Biochemistry
of Management
BPS4129 Advanced Chemical Biology
3 course units from:
BCH4101 Human Genome Structure and Function
BCH4124 Carbohydrates and Glycobiology
BCH4125 Cellular Regulation and Control
Notes *This course is beyond the requirements of the programs in science. | 1BCH4040 is highly recommended. A minimum CGPA of 6.5 is required. | Please note that all programs in the Faculty of Science require a minimum of 12 course units from
the faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management. | Co-operative education and the extended French stream are available with this program. | The minimum CGPA required to be in good academic standing is 5.0.
Biochemistry 15HONOURS BSc IN BIOCHEMISTRY - MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY OPTION
(120 UNITS)
1ST YEAR (30 units) 2ND YEAR (30 units) 3RD YEAR (30 units) 4TH YEAR (30 units)
BIO1109* Principles of Biology CHM2120 Organic Chemistry II BCH3170 Molecular Biology BCH4932 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Winter)
(register to this course if 4U Biology not CHM2123 Laboratory of Organic BCH3356 Molecular Biology BCH40401 Honours Research - Biochemistry (Fall and
completed) Chemistry II Laboratory Winter)
BIO1130 Introduction to Organismal Biology CHM2132 Physical Chemistry for the BIO3124 General Microbiology or
CHM1311 Principles of Chemistry Life Sciences BIO3126 General Microbiology 3 course units from:
or MAT2379 Introduction to Laboratory BPS4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory
CHM1301 Principles of Chemistry Biostatistics BIO3153 Cell Biology BPS4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
(if 4U Chemistry not completed)
FALL
3 elective course units Plus 6 course units in science at the 3000 or
MAT1330 Calculus for the Life Sciences I 4000 level
PHY1321 Principles of Physics I MIC4125 Immunology
or 6 elective course units
PHY1331 Principles of Physics I
(if 4U Physics not completed)
3 optional course units in ENG at the 1000 or
2000 level
BIO1140 Introduction to Cell Biology BCH2333 Introduction to BCH3120 General Intermediary BCH4932 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Winter)
CHM1321 Organic Chemistry I Biochemistry Metabolism BCH40401 Honours Research -Biochemistry (Fall and
MAT1332 Calculus for the Life Sciences II BIO2133 Genetics BCH3125 Protein Structure and Winter)
PHY1322 Principles of Physics II 6 elective course units Function or
or 3 elective units from the faculties of BCH3346 Biochemistry Laboratory II 3 course units from:
WINTER
PHY2325 Physics in Biology (Fall of 2nd year) Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences 3 elective course units BPS4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory
3 elective course units from the faculties of or the Telfer School of Management 3 elective course units from the BPS4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or the faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Plus 6 course units in science at the 3000 or
Telfer School of Management Social Sciences or the Telfer School 4000 level
of Management
MIC4124 Pathogenic Bacteriology
MIC4126 Virology
3 course units from the list of optional courses below
Notes List of optional courses: BPS3101, BCH4101, BCH4122, BCH4123, BCH4124, BCH4125, BCH4172, BCH41882, BCH4300, BPS4129, CHM4139 | 1BCH4040 is highly recommended. A minimum CGPA of 6.5 is required. | 2This course may not be
available every year. | *This course is beyond the requirements of the programs in science. | Please note that all programs in the Faculty of Science require a minimum of 12 course units from the faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or the
Telfer School of Management. | Co-operative education and the extended French stream are available with this program. | The minimum CGPA required to be in good academic standing is 5.0.
HONOURS BSc IN BIOCHEMISTRY - SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY OPTION (120 UNITS)
1ST YEAR (30 units) 2ND YEAR (30 units) 3RD YEAR (30 units) 4TH YEAR (30 units)
BIO1109* Principles of Biology CHM2120 Organic Chemistry II BCH3170 Molecular Biology BCH4932 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Winter)
(register to this course if 4U Biology not CHM2123 Laboratory of Organic BCH3356 Molecular Biology Laboratory BCH40401 Honours Research - Biochemistry (Fall
completed) Chemistry II BIO3124 General Microbiology and Winter)
BIO1130 Introduction to Organismal CHM2132 Physical Chemistry for the Life 6 elective course units or
Biology Sciences 3 course units from:
CHM1311 Principles of Chemistry MAT2379 Introduction to Biostatistics BPS4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory
or 3 elective course units BPS4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
CHM1301 Principles of Chemistry Plus 6 course units in science at the 3000 or
FALL
(if 4U Chemistry not completed) 4000 level
MAT1330 Calculus for the Life Sciences I BCH4122 Structural Biology of Proteins
PHY1321 Principles of Physics I BCH4172 Topics in Biotechnology
or CHM4139 Enzyme Chemistry and Biocatalysis (Fall)
PHY1331 Principles of Physics I or
(if 4U Physics not completed) BCH4124 Carbohydrates and Glycobiology
3 optional course units in ENG at the (Winter)
1000 or 2000 level
BIO1140 Introduction to Cell Biology BCH2333 Introduction to Biochemistry BCH3120 General Intermediary BCH4932 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Winter)
CHM1321 Organic Chemistry I BIO2133 Genetics Metabolism BCH40401 Honours Research -Biochemistry (Fall
MAT1332 Calculus for the Life Sciences II 6 elective course units BCH3125 Protein Structure and Function and Winter)
PHY1322 Principles of Physics II 3 elective units from the faculties of Arts, BCH3346 Biochemistry Laboratory II or
or Education, Law, Social Sciences or the 3 elective course units 3 course units from:
PHY2325 Physics in Biology (Fall of 2nd Telfer School of Management 3 elective course units from the faculties BPS4104 Bioinformatics Laboratory
year) of Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences BPS4127 Advanced Techniques in Biosciences
WINTER
3 elective course units from the faculties or the Telfer School of Management Plus 6 course units in science at the 3000 or 4000
of Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences level
or the Telfer School of Management BCH4188 Nucleic Acids - Structure and Functions
6 course units from (Fall or Winter)
BCH4101 Human Genome Structure and Function
BCH4123 Pathological Biochemistry
BCH4125 Cellular Regulation and Control
BCH4300 Selected topics in Biochemistry
BPS3101 Genomics
BPS4129 Advanced Chemical Biology
Notes *This course is beyond the requirements of the programs in science. | 1BCH4040 is highly recommended. A minimum CGPA of 6.5 is required. | Please note that all programs in the Faculty of Science require a minimum of 12 course units from
the faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management. | Co-operative education and the extended French stream are available with this program. | The minimum CGPA required to be in good academic standing is 5.0.
16 science.uOttawa.caMAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY (60 UNITS)
1ST YEAR (24 units) 2ND YEAR (15 units) 3RD YEAR (15 units) 4TH YEAR (6 units)
BIO1109* Principles of Biology CHM2120 Organic Chemistry II BCH3170 Molecular Biology 6 units from (Fall or Winter):
(register to this course if 4U Biology not CHM2132 Physical Chemistry for the Life BCH3356 Molecular Biology Laboratory BCH41012 Human Genome Structure and
completed) Sciences Function
BIO1130 Introduction to Organismal MAT2379 Introduction to Biostatistics BCH4116 Analytical Biochemistry
Biology BCH41222 Structural Biology of Proteins
CHM1311 Principles of Chemistry BCH4123 Pathological Chemistry
or BCH4124 Carbohydrates and Glycobiology
FALL
CHM1301 Principles of Chemistry BCH41252 Cellular Regulation and Control
(if 4U Chemistry not completed) BCH4172 Topics in Biotechnology
MAT1330 Calculus for the Life Sciences I BCH41881 Nucleic Acids - Structure and
PHY1321 Principles of Physics I Functions
or BCH4300 Selected Topics in Biochemistry
PHY1331 Principles of Physics I BPS31012 Genomics
( if 4U Physics not completed) BPS4129 Advanced Chemical Biology
CHM4139 Enzyme Chemistry and
Biocatalysis
BIO1140 Introduction to Cell Biology BCH2333 Introduction to Biochemistry BCH3120 General Intermediary Metabolism
WINTER
CHM1321 Organic Chemistry I BIO2133 Genetics BCH3125 Protein Structure and Function
MAT1332 Calculus for the Life Sciences II BCH3346 Biochemistry Laboratory II
PHY1322 Principles of Physics II
Notes 1This course may not be available every year. | 2A maximum of 3 course units may be selected amongst these courses. | *This course is beyond the requirements of the programs in science. | Please note that all programs in the Faculty of Science
require a minimum of 12 course units from the faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management. | Co-operative education and the extended French stream are available when taken as part of an honours degree.
MINOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY (39 UNITS)
1ST YEAR (12 units) 2ND YEAR (9 units) 3RD YEAR (12 units) 4TH YEAR (6 units)
BIO1109* Principles of Biology CHM2120 Organic Chemistry II BCH3170 Molecular Biology 3 units from the list below2
(register to this course if 4U Biology not 3 course units from the list below2
completed)
BIO1130 Introduction to Organismal
FALL
Biology
CHM1311 Principles of Chemistry
or
CHM1301 Principles of Chemistry
(if 4U Chemistry not completed)
BIO1140 Introduction to Cell Biology BCH2333 Introduction to Biochemistry BCH3120 General Intermediary Metabolism 3 units from the list below2
WINTER
CHM1321 Organic Chemistry I BIO2133 Genetics BCH3125 Protein Structure and Function
Notes * This course is beyond the requirements of the programs in science. | 1This course may not be available every year. | 2At least 9 course units from the following list must be completed: BCH3346, BCH3356, BCH4101, BCH41221,
BCH4125, BIO3124, BIO3153, BPS3101, CHM2132, MAT2379, 3 optional course units in BCH at the 4000 level, 3 optional course units in MIC at the 4000 level.
Biochemistry 17BIOCHEMISTRY AND UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES (BACHELOR)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Honours BSc in Biochemistry / BASc in
Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology)c
(BIOTECHNOLOGY) : Cooperative education is offered as
c
part of an honours bachelor degree.
Learn how living organisms grow and develop and how we can use this knowledge to create
manufacturing processes, chemical products or life-saving drugs. Did you know that cheese,
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
yogurt and beer are all biotechnology products? So are insulin and the chickenpox vaccine, (MASTERS AND PhD)
both of which have saved or improved the lives of millions. The biotechnology program covers
Master and doctorate in allied disciplines.
the areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics and more. Students in this program, offered
through the Departments of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences and Chemical and Biological
Engineering, obtain two degrees upon graduation, a BSc in biochemistry and a BASc in chemical
engineering.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Biotechnologist • biomedical engineer •
biochemist • pharmaceutical researcher •
chemical engineer • patent law specialist •
quality control engineer
18 science.uOttawa.caHONOURS BSc IN BIOCHEMISTRY / BASc IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
(189 UNITS)
1ST YEAR (30 units) 2ND YEAR (36 units) 3RD YEAR (39 units) 4TH YEAR (48 units) 5TH YEAR (36 units)
BIO1109* Principles of Biology CHM2120 Organic Chemistry II BCH3170 Molecular Biology BCH40404 Honours Research – CHG3337 Data Collection and
(register to this course if 4U CHM2123 Laboratory of Organic BCH3356 Molecular Biology Biochemistry (Fall and Winter) Interpretation
Biology not completed) Chemistry II Laboratory BCH4172 Topics in Biotechnology CHG4116 Chemical
BIO1130 Introduction to ENG1112 Technical Report BIO3124 General Microbiology BCH49325 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and Engineering Laboratory
Organismal Biology Writing (Fall or Winter) Winter)
BIO3153 Cell Biology CHG4305 Advanced Materials
CHM1311 Principles of GNG11062 Fundamentals of CHG2312 Fluid Flow CHG3316 Transport Phenomena in Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Engineering Computation (Fall CHG2317 Introduction to CHG3324 Fundamentals and CHG4343 Computer-
or or Winter) Chemical Process Analysis and Applications of Chemical Engineering Aided Design in Chemical
CHM1301 Principles of MAT2377 Probability and Design Thermodynamics Engineering
Chemistry (if 4U Chemistry not Statistics for Engineers HIS2129 Technology, Society CHG4381 Biochemical
completed) CHG3331 Application of Mathematical
and Environment since 1800 Methods to Chemical Engineering Engineering
MAT1320 Calculus I MAT2384 Ordinary Differential (Winter)
Equations and Numerical CHG3335 Process Control CHG4900 Thesis and seminars
MAT1341 Introduction to Linear Methods or (Fall or Winter)
Algebra PHI2394 Scientific Thought and 6 course units from:
ECO1192 Engineering Economics BPS3101 Genomics (Fall) or
PHY1121 Fundamentals of (Fall or Winter) Social Values (Fall)
or 6 course units of technical
Physics I electives7
or BCH4101 Human Genome Structure and
or GNG2101 Introduction to 3 course units of technical
Function (Fall)
PHY1331 Principles of Physics I (if product development and electives7 (Fall or Winter)
4U Physics not completed) management for engineers or
and computer scientists (Fall or BCH4125 Cellular Regulation and Control
(Winter)
FALL
Winter)
3 course units of complementary BCH4116 Analytical Biochemistry
studies electives3 (Fall or Winter) (Winter)
BCH41226 Structural Biology of Proteins
(Fall)
BCH4123 Pathological Chemistry (Winter)
BCH4124 Carbohydrates and
Glycobiology (Winter)
BCH41886 (Fall) Nucleic Acids – Structure
and Functions (Fall)
BCH4300 Selected Topics in Biochemistry
(Winter)
BPS4121 Biosynthesis and Natural
Product Derived Medicines (Fall)
BPS4129 Advanced Chemical Biology
(Winter)
CHM4139 Enzyme Chemistry and
Biocatalysis (Fall)
BIO1140 Introduction to Cell BCH2333 Introduction to BCH3120 General Intermediary BCH40404 Honours Research – CHG4244 Plant Design
Biology Biochemistry Metabolism Biochemistry (Fall and Winter) Project
CHG11251 Chemical Engineering BIO2133 Genetics BCH3125 Protein Structure and BCH49325 Biochemistry Seminar (Fall and CHG4307 Clean Processes
Fundamentals CHM2330 Physical Chemistry: Function Winter) and Sustainable
Introduction to the Molecular Development
WINTER
CHM1321 Organic Chemistry I BCH3346 Biochemistry
MAT1322 Calculus II Properties of Matter Laboratory II GNG4170 Engineering Law
PHY1122 Fundamentals of CHM2354 Analytical Chemistry CHG2314 Heat Transfer
Physics II Operations
or 3 course units of complementary
PHY1322 Principles of Physics II studies electives3
(if 4U Physics not completed) MAT2322 Calculus III for
Engineers (Fall or Winter)
CHG3111 Unit Operations
CHG3112 Process Synthesis, Design and
SUMMER
Economics
CHG3122 Chemical Engineering Practice
CHG3127 Chemical Reaction Engineering
CHG3326 Principles of Phase Equilibria
and Chemical Reaction Equilibria
Notes 1CHG1125 must be taken during the first or second year; first year is recommended. | 2It is recommended that GNG1106 be taken in first or second year. | 3For a complete list of complementary studies electives, consult the Faculty of
Engineering website. | 4During the fourth year, the student must either do a research project (BCH4040), or take nine additional units among the 3000 or 4000 level courses in BCH, BIO, BPS, CMM, CHM, PHA, PHS or MIC. The research project is highly
recommended for students who intend to pursue a career in research, but a CGPA of 6.5 is required to be eligible for the project. | 5This course runs from September to April. | 6This course may not be available every year. | 7Consult the list of technical
electives in the regular Chemical Engineering program. | *This course is beyond the requirements of the programs in science. | Co-operative education and the extended French stream are available with this program. | The minimum CGPA required to
be in good academic standing is 6.0.
Biotechnology 19UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES (BACHELOR)
Honours BSc in Biologyc
Options: Cellular/Molecularc, Ecology/
Evolution/Behaviourc and Physiologyc
Major in Biologyc
Minor in Biologycp
c
: Cooperative education is offered as
part of four-year honours bachelor
degrees.
cp
: Complementary program offered
only as a second discipline.
Registration starts in second year.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
(MASTERS AND PhD)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctorate (PhD)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Assessment officer (conservation,
risk management) • wildlife biologist •
research assistant in university,
government or industry laboratory •
consultant • policy analyst •
microbiologist • forensic scientist •
ecotoxicologist • science writer •
educator (elementary, secondary,
college, university) • laboratory
technician • MSc and PhD programs •
MD and paramedical programs
BIOLOGY
Recent discoveries and new technologies are revolutionizing the The honours in biology involves in-depth study of one or more biology
biological sciences, which increasingly require integrating knowledge subdisciplines. You can choose a broad focus or zero in on one of the
across the full range of biological systems, from the gene to entire three options (cellular and molecular biology; ecology, evolution and
ecosystems. behaviour; or physiology). There’s also a compulsory independent
research component designed to hone your critical analysis and
Our biology (BIO) programs give students both the intellectual tools
communication skills while preparing you for graduate studies.
and the experience they need to generate new knowledge and
contribute to debates on issues as diverse as stem cell research, land The major in biology introduces you to cell biology, genetics, evolution,
management, conservation and endangered species, genetically ecology, and physiology (both plant and animal) and, in combination
modified organisms as well as disease management and prevention. with another major or minor, opens the way to graduate studies or to a
career in the life sciences.
The program offers different learning methods: traditional classroom
instruction with field trips, innovative laboratory projects using state-of- The minor in biology is a flexible program that allows students to select
the-art technologies and basic research with individual mentoring. a subset of biology courses.
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