Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

General Biology explores scientific methodology applied to biological questions. Key topics include cell biology, energy transfer, reproduction, heredity, protein synthesis, and biotechnology. The course examines societal implications of biopharmaceuticals, climate change, disease, epigenetics, and cloning. Virtual labs are included.

Introduction to Medical & Scientific Computing explores healthcare and scientific data collection, structuring, analysis, and presentation using industry-standard tools. The course focuses on dataset creation, data warehousing, and public health/healthcare data analysis, including descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics, emphasizing data innovation in healthcare. Hands-on experience is gained through assignments, case studies, and quizzes.

Introduction to University Writing & Comprehension is an introductory English class based on university level writing and reading skills with a focus on the study and practice of reading comprehension through structure, meaning, and evaluation.

General Chemistry I introduces students to the principles of chemistry. Topics include basic principles and definitions, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, moles, gas laws, atomic structure, periodic relationships, and chemical bonding. The practical component develops essential laboratory skills.

General Chemistry I Laboratory is corequisite with the course General Chemistry I. This course covers a range of topics from the course. 

Math for Biological Sciences consists largely of precalculus topics but also includes a substantial treatment of probability. The "precalculus" topics include relations, functions, coordinate systems, graphing, polynomials, trigonometric functions, algebra and logarithmic and exponential functions. Probability topics include random experiments and random variables, algebra of sets, methods of enumeration, sampling, conditional probability, and distributions of discrete types.

Choose one course from breadth electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.

General Chemistry II covers chemical equilibrium, solutions, acid-base and complex formation equilibria, electrochemistry, reaction rates and mechanisms, and organic compounds. Laboratory sessions reinforce these theoretical concepts.

General Chemistry II Laboratory is corequisite with the course General Chemistry II. This course covers a range of topics from the course. 

Scientific Inquiry will enable students to develop skills related to scientific reasoning and problem solving. In addition, it will introduce students to the basics of the design and execution of research.

Choose one course from breadth electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.

Organic Chemistry I offers students the opportunity to learn the nature of carbon in organic compounds. It presents general principles of organic chemistry related to structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, synthesis, uses and reactions of alcohols, ethers and aliphatic hydrocarbons; alkanes, alkynes, alkenes, cycloalkanes.

Organic Chemistry I Laboratory is corequisite with the course Organic Chemistry I. This course covers a range of topics from the course.

Medical & Scientific Communication is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of effective communication. Both written and oral communication will be addressed. It will consider the importance of communication and cover speech building (including the collection and collation of material, structure, and content), speech writing, elements of effective written communication and medical/scientific event management.

Choose one course from breadth electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.

Organic Chemistry II is an advanced course in the structure and reactivity of functional groups (aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, organometallic compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, and amino acids). This course covers all the essential prerequisite material needed for Biochemistry.

Organic Chemistry II Laboratory is corequisite with the course Organic Chemistry II. This course covers a range of topics from the course.

Introduction to Biostatistics is designed to assist students in acquiring a good intuitive grasp of statistics, specifically in terms of what they are, how and when to apply various statistical techniques, how to interpret results, and how to draw meaningful conclusions from the data.

Choose one course from breadth electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.

Human Biology provides students with a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Concepts of the body plan and homeostasis will be introduced. Students will also learn the basic structure, function, and interaction of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, blood, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems

Introduction to Psychology is an in-depth introduction to the science and profession of psychology. It will present a summary of what is known about human nature, how it reveals general principles of the functioning of the brain, and the behavior of individuals and groups.

Physics for Life Sciences introduces fundamental physics principles, including units, vectors, kinematics, dynamics, circular motion, gravitation, equilibrium, fluids, waves, sound, electromagnetism, light, optics, heat, and introductory atomic/nuclear physics.

Biochemistry explores the structure and function of biological molecules, enzymes, and metabolic pathways. The course emphasizes the functional significance and regulation of these pathways in normal and aberrant states. The lab component teaches experimental techniques for studying macromolecules.

Biochemistry Lab is corequisite with the course Biochemistry. This course covers a range of topics from the course

Human Anatomy & Physiology introduces human body structure and function, from cells to organ systems. Students develop a foundational understanding of physiological processes and apply this knowledge to both normal and pathological conditions. Virtual lab exercises are a component of this course.

Communication for Health Professionals develops students’ skills in locating, selecting, evaluating, and using research to answer questions, which are personally and professionally relevant. Students will learn to evaluate research methods, introduce students to basic concepts in evidence-based medicine and will analyze structure and writing style in research articles.

Molecular Biology explores cellular function in health and disease. Topics include macromolecular function and regulation, gene expression, inheritance, cell structure, and diagnostic biotechnology. This course provides a foundation for pre-medical studies.

Molecular Biology Laboratory is corequisite with the course Molecular Biology. This course covers a range of topics from the course.

Microbiology introduces the microbial world, covering microbial physiology, growth, control, nutrition, and ecosystem interactions. The course explores microbes within humans, human disease, biotechnology, and industrial applications. Virtual lab exercises are a component of this course. 

Choose one course from breadth electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.

Introduction to Nutrition presents basic nutrition information which will help students understand the relationship between diet and the prevention and/or control of diseases.

Genetics includes the principles of classical, molecular, and population genetics. The course provides a historical background of heredity and a review of advances in gene structure and function. Students are expected to develop problem-solving skills during their study. The application of genetic principles to medicine will be emphasized throughout the course.

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Clinical Cases is designed to introduce students to clinical medicine. It provides an insight into the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values individual students need to acquire as physicians, as well as an understanding of how material taught in individual courses coalesce in clinical medicine.

Choose two courses from core electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.

Choose one course from breadth electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.

Human Physiology & Histology explores normal cell, organ, and system functions, emphasizing clinical relevance and homeostasis. Lectures cover neural and humoral mechanisms, plus the physiology of major body systems, including muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, gastrointestinal, and renal. Select disease pathophysiology is also explored. Virtual lab exercises are a component of this course.

Introduction to Health Research Methods examines philosophical and methodological foundations of health science research. Several quantitative and qualitative research approaches are explored, and students work in teams reviewing and critiquing peer-reviewed research articles associated with the approaches examined.

Choose one course from breadth electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.

Choose three courses from core electives, based on availability. See Academic Calendar for full list of electives.