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Honours BSc Biology Core at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours Biology Core is a four-year BSc that lets students choose Biology courses reflecting their own interests, with guidance from a Biology academic program advisor.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Biology  |  Duration: 4 years (120 units, Levels I to IV)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Level II includes genetics, statistical methods for science, nine units from integrative physiology, cell biology, plant biodiversity, microbiology and ecology, and organic chemistry. Levels III and IV require 15 units of Biology or Molecular Biology courses (at least six units at Level IV), 15 units from the Biology Course List and 3 units from an experiential learning list.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0.

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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