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Honours BSc Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Specialization Co-op at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Five-level co-op version of the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Specialization with two eight-month work terms in molecular biology and genetics related placements.

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

What you will study

Students complete SCIENCE 2C00 before Level III and SCIENCE 3C00 before the first work placement, plus the thesis course MOLBIOL 4G12 A/B S.

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Entry requirements

Enrolment is limited; selection is based on academic achievement and an interview. Minimum: submission of the online application by the deadline, completion of Level II of an Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics program with a GPA of at least 5.0, and BIOLOGY 2B03, 2EE3, MOLBIOL 2C03, 6 units from BIOLOGY 2A03/2D03/2F03/3FF3, CHEM 2OA3 and 2OB3, STATS 2B03, PHYSICS 1A03 or 1C03, and SCIENCE 2C00. A GPA of at least 8.0 is anticipated to be required for selection.

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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