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MAJOR IN MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS
A degree containing this module normally requires 4 years for completion. When combined with one of the following Majors, this module leads to a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree: Biochemistry, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) or Medical Sciences (see note below), Medical Cell Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology or Physiology. See BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for more information.

Note: Students registered in Year 3 or 4 of a BMSc degree in 2013/14 will register in a Major in Medical Sciences, whereas students registered in Year 2 of a BMSc degree in 2013/14 will register in a Major in IMS.

Students entering Year 2, 3 or 4 in September 2013 should see the Admission Requirements in the 2012/13 Academic Calendar.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree will not be admitted to Year 2 of the Major beginning in September, 2014. Students in other degrees will continue to be admitted to the Major in Year 2.

Admission Requirements for students pursuing this Major module in a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree, effective September 1, 2015 (for students admitted to Year 1 in September, 2013):
Admission to this Major module occurs in Year 3 and requires admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program. Students will usually complete the MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY PROGRAM (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to Double Major modules in a BMSc degree.
1.0 course: Biology 1001A* and Biology 1002B*.
1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A/B and 1302A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, 1500A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1028A/B, Physics 1301A/B, 1501A/B (one of Physics 1301A/B or 1501A/B is preferred).
0.5 course from: Physics 1029A/B, Physics 1302A/B, 1502A/B (one of Physics 1302A/B or 1502A/B is preferred).
* Biology 1201A with a mark of at least 70% may be used in place of Biology 1001A, and Biology 1202B with a mark of at least 70% may be used in place of Biology 1002B.

The course below must be completed with a minimum mark of 60% prior to admission to the Major module in Year 3. This course will also be used towards the Module requirements. See ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM and MODULES OFFERED IN THE BMSc PROGRAM for additional requirements (averages, course load, etc.).
0.5 course: Computer Science 2035A/B.
Admission Requirements for students pursuing this Major module in a degree other than a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree:
Completion of first-year requirements, including a mark of at least 60% in each of the 4.0 (full or half) principal courses below:
1.0 course: Biology 1001A* and Biology 1002B* (may be deferred until Year 2), or the former Biology 1222 or 1223.
1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A/B and 1302A/B or 1100A/B and 1200B, or the former Chemistry 1020, 1050.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, 1500A/B, or the former 1100A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1028A/B, Physics 1301A/B, 1501A/B (one of Physics 1301A/B or 1501A/B is preferred).
0.5 course from: Physics 1029A/B, Physics 1302A/B, 1502A/B (one of Physics 1302A/B or 1502A/B is preferred).
* Biology 1201A with a mark of at least 70% may be used in place of Biology 1001A, and Biology 1202B with a mark of at least 70% may be used in place of Biology 1002B.

Module
6.0 courses:
0.5 course: Computer Science 2035A/B.
1.0 course from: Physics 2101A/B and 2102A/B, Physiology 2130, or the former Medical Biophysics 2128A/B and 2129A/B, Physics 2128A/B and 2129A/B.
2.5 courses: Medical Biophysics 3330F/G, 3501F, 3503G, 3645A/B, 3970Z.
1.0 course: Medical Biophysics 3505F and 3507G, or the former Medical Biophysics 3303E.
1.0 course from: Medical Biophysics 4445A/B, 4455A/B, 4467A/B, 4475A/B, 4535A/B.
Note: Students having completed the former Medical Biophysics 3302E will use this course and 0.5 course from the following list, in lieu of Medical Biophysics 3501F, 3503G and 3970Z: Biology 2244A/B, Chemistry 2214A/B, Medical Biophysics 3336F/G, Engineering Science 1036A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, the former Statistical Sciences 2122A/B.

Note: Some modular courses include a mark requirement in their prerequisite(s). See UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION.
 
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