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Honours BSc Molecular Biology and Genetics Core at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours BSc in the Faculty of Science that lets students choose Biology courses reflecting their molecular biology interests. Enrolment is limited.

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

What you will study

Level II requires BIOLOGY 2B03, 2EE3 and MOLBIOL 2C03, with organic chemistry (CHEM 2OA3, 2OB3) and STATS 2B03. Upper levels combine Molecular Biology and Genetics course lists (for example Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes, Microbial Genetics, Human Genetics, Molecular Biology of Cancer) plus an experiential learning 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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