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Honours BSc Biology Research Specialization at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours Biology Research Specialization is a four-year BSc that lets students choose Biology courses by interest and includes additional lab, field and research experience compared with the Biology 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 genetics, statistical methods, nine units of core biology, the scientific method in biology (BIOLOGY 2L03) and organic chemistry. Upper levels require 18 units of Level III and IV Biology or Molecular Biology courses including a Senior Thesis or Senior Project, plus six units of lab and field offerings.

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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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