Science Academic Plans

Advisors: Drs. B. Butler and T. Holyoak (Biology), Dr. E. Daub (Chemistry)

This Academic Plan allows specialization in either biochemistry with a chemical emphasis, or biochemistry with a physiological or microbiological emphasis. The Academic Plan is also available in the Regular system of study.

Professional Standing

The Academic Plan in Biochemistry fulfills the academic requirements for professional membership in the Chemical Institute of Canada.

Continuation in Honours Co-operative Biochemistry requires a cumulative overall average of 60%, a cumulative average of 60% in Chemistry courses, and a cumulative average of 60% in Biology courses.

In order to graduate in the Honours Co-operative Biochemistry Academic Plan, the following requirements must be met:

1. Successful completion of 23.0 units (including all required labs in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
2. Mandatory courses as listed below.
3. 7.0 units from recommended Years Three and Four electives.
4. Four satisfactory work-term reports.
5. No more than 3.0 "SCI"-labelled units may be applied to the Academic Plan.
6. Completion of the English Language Proficiency requirement.
7. For detailed information on co-op program requirements see the Co-operative Education and Career Action section of the undergraduate calendar and the Science Department guidelines. 

Note

Students should be aware that BIOL 239 must be taken in the Winter or Spring terms.

For Academic Plan course requirements, see "Honours Biochemistry" (Regular).