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Honours BHSc Biology and Pharmacology Co-op at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

A limited-enrolment five-level co-op Honours B.H.Sc. in Biology and Pharmacology with three work terms in biology or pharmacology placements through the Science Careers & Experience Centre and a senior thesis.

Duration: Five-level (year) co-op program with three work terms  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Pharmacology (PHARMAC 3A06 Introduction, 3B06 Methods, 4A03 Receptor-Drug Interactions, 4C03 Toxicology, 4AA3, 4D03 Drug Design, 4E03 Social Pharmacology), Cell Physiology, a senior thesis (PHARMAC 4T15), and three Science Co-op work terms. Some courses use self-directed problem-based learning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is by selection (academic achievement, written statement of interest and interview). Minimum: completion of Level II or above of a Science or Health Sciences program with a GPA of at least 5.0 on the McMaster 12-point scale (normally at least 8.0 required), and an online application by the deadline. Required courses: 6 units each from Lists A (Biology), B (Chemistry) and C (Science), and BIOLOGY 2A03 or HTHSCI 2F03 and 2FF3. Strongly recommended: physiology, genetics, organic chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, ecology. Second-degree and external-transfer applicants eligible.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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