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Honours BSc Biology - Physiology Research Specialization at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours Biology - Physiology Research Specialization is a four-year BSc with physiology-related coursework and additional lab, field and research experience compared with the Physiology Core program. 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 and ecology; Level III adds topics in physiology, cell physiology and animal physiology. Students complete 30 units from the Physiology Course List including a Senior Thesis (BIOLOGY 4C12 A/B S) or Senior Project (4F06 A/B S) in Level IV.

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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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