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Honours BSc Biology - Physiology Core at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours Biology - Physiology Core is a four-year BSc in which students choose Biology courses reflecting physiology-related interests. Enrolment is limited.

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 integrative physiology of animals, cell biology, genetics, ecology and organic chemistry. Level III covers cell physiology and animal physiology (homeostasis and regulatory systems) with proteins and nucleic acids. Students complete 21 units from the Physiology Course List, an experiential learning course and a Level IV Biology or Molecular Biology course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0. Enrolment is limited and admission is by selection, so meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

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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