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Honours BSc Chemical Biology Co-op at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Five-level co-op Honours BSc in Chemical Biology that adds two eight-month work terms in chemical biology-related placements to the 120-unit Honours degree. Students must be registered full-time throughout.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Duration: Five levels (years) including two eight-month work terms  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Level III covers organic mechanistic tools and biomolecular interactions and kinetics; Level IV adds structural elucidation or bio-inorganic chemistry, analytical tools, and a laboratory, thesis or research project; electives and senior courses such as medicinal chemistry and natural products follow in Level V.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Enrolment is limited and admission is by selection based on academic achievement and an interview. Minimum: online application by the deadline and completion of Level II Honours Chemical Biology with a GPA of at least 5.0, including 12 units from CHEMBIO 2A03, 2L03, 2P03, 2Q03; 6 units from CHEMBIO 2OD3 and 2OG3; and 3 units from BIOCHEM 3G03 or BIOLOGY 2B03.

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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