In Honours Molecular Biology & Genetics, students gain an in-depth view of biological processes emphasizing the application of molecular biology and genetics in the study of human, animal and plant diseases, developmental biology, microbiology, gene regulation, evolutionary processes and the growing field of bioinformatics.
Students also obtain practical training in molecular, genetic, cellular and bioinformatics techniques, while developing communication and critical thinking skills.
Program Type
Honours Bachelor of Science
Degree at Graduation
Limited Enrollment
Co-op Program
Beginning at Level 3
Admission Requirements
Enrolment in this program is limited.
Admission is by selection but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
- BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03 with an average of at least 6.0 (C+) between the courses
- CHEM 1A03, 1AA3
- 1 course from MATH 1A03, 1LS3
- 1 course from PHYSICS 1A03, 1C03
- 2 courses from the Science 1 Course List
Typical Second-Year Courses
CHEM 2OA3
Organic Chemistry 1
CHEM 2OB3
Organic Chemistry 2
STATS 2B03
Statistical Methods for Science
BIOLOGY 2A03
Integrative Physiology of Animals
BIOLOGY 2B03
Cell Biology
BIOLOGY 2D03
Plant Biodiversity and Biotechnology
BIOLOGY 2EE3
Introduction to Microbiology and Biotechnology
MOLBIOL 2C03
Genetics
Career Opportunities
Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Specialization students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.
Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Pathology
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Biostatistics
- Neuroscience
- Microbiology
- Horticulture
- Food Technology
- Bioinformatics
- Policy Analysis
- Epidemiology