Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Physiology and Pharmacology
This module leads to an Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree. See BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for more information.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this Honours Specialization module occurs in Year 3 and requires admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program. Students will usually complete MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to the Honours Specialization module. Enrolment in this Honours Specialization module is limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
The 1000-level half courses listed below must each be completed with a mark of at least 60%:
1.0 course: Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B.
1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A/B and Chemistry 1302A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B.
0.5 course from: Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1501A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 1026A/B, Physics 1202A/B, Physics 1502A/B, the former Physics 1029A/B, the former Physics 1302A/B.
The 2000-level courses below must be completed with a minimum mark of 60% in each prior to admission to the Honours Specialization module in Year 3. These 2000-level courses will also be used towards the Module requirements. See the policy on Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program for additional average, course load requirements, etc. A minimum average of 75% in the Fall/Winter of the most recent academic year, e.g., Year 2, is required, as well, since this minimum average is included in the prerequisite for Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B
Module/Program Information
Module
10.5 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Physiology 3120, Physiology 3140A, with marks of at least 70% in each.
1.0 course: Pharmacology 3620 with a mark of at least 70%.
1.0 course: Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E with a mark of at least 70%.
0.5 course: Medical Sciences 3391A/B.
1.5 courses: Physiology and Pharmacology 4985E and Physiology and Pharmacology 4986Y; or the former Physiology and Pharmacology 4980E.
1.0 additional course in Pharmacology, Physiology and Pharmacology, at the 4000-level.
1.0 additional course in Physiology, Physiology and Pharmacology, at the 4000-level.
Students registered in Year 4 of this module in 2025-26 will satisfy the requirements as stated in the 2024-25 Academic Calendar.
Progression
Progression Requirements (for students registered in Year 3 of this module in 2025-26 and onward)
Note: Students registered in Years 3 and 4 of this module in 2024-25 or earlier must consult the policy on Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program (see Modules Offered in the BMSc Program – Honours Specialization Modules).
In addition to the progression requirements for Honours Specialization modules specified in the policy on Registration and Progression in Three-Year, Four-Year and Honours Programs, students must complete the following 6.5 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2581A/B, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2290F/G;
- Chemistry 2213A/B;
- Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- Pharmacology 3620 with a mark of at least 70%;
- Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3140A with marks of at least 70% in each; and
- Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E, with a mark of at least 70%.
It is recommended that students complete Medical Sciences 3391A/B prior to Year 4.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy these Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology in 2025-26 and onward may be considered for admission to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization if (i) the minimum Admission and Progression Requirements are satisfied, (ii) spaces are available, and (iii) permission is granted.
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Physiology and Pharmacology
This module leads to an Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree. See BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for more information.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this Honours Specialization module occurs in Year 3 and requires admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program. Students will usually complete MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to the Honours Specialization module. Enrolment in this Honours Specialization module is limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
The 1000-level half courses listed below must each be completed with a mark of at least 60%:
1.0 course: Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B.
1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A/B and Chemistry 1302A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B.
0.5 course from: Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B.
0.5 course from: Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1501A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 1026A/B, Physics 1202A/B, Physics 1502A/B, the former Physics 1029A/B, the former Physics 1302A/B.
The 2000-level courses below must be completed with a minimum mark of 60% in each prior to admission to the Honours Specialization module in Year 3. These 2000-level courses will also be used towards the Module requirements. See the policy on Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program for additional average, course load requirements, etc. A minimum average of 75% in the Fall/Winter of the most recent academic year, e.g., Year 2, is required, as well, since this minimum average is included in the prerequisite for Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B
Module/Program Information
Module
10.5 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Physiology 3120, Physiology 3140A, with marks of at least 70% in each.
1.0 course: Pharmacology 3620 with a mark of at least 70%.
1.0 course: Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E with a mark of at least 70%.
0.5 course: Medical Sciences 3391A/B.
1.5 courses: Physiology and Pharmacology 4985E and Physiology and Pharmacology 4986Y; or the former Physiology and Pharmacology 4980E.
1.0 additional course in Pharmacology, Physiology and Pharmacology, at the 4000-level.
1.0 additional course in Physiology, Physiology and Pharmacology, at the 4000-level.
Students registered in Year 4 of this module in 2025-26 will satisfy the requirements as stated in the 2024-25 Academic Calendar.
Progression
Progression Requirements (for students registered in Year 3 of this module in 2025-26 and onward)
Note: Students registered in Years 3 and 4 of this module in 2024-25 or earlier must consult the policy on Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program (see Modules Offered in the BMSc Program – Honours Specialization Modules).
In addition to the progression requirements for Honours Specialization modules specified in the policy on Registration and Progression in Three-Year, Four-Year and Honours Programs, students must complete the following 6.5 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2581A/B, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2290F/G;
- Chemistry 2213A/B;
- Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- Pharmacology 3620 with a mark of at least 70%;
- Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3140A with marks of at least 70% in each; and
- Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E, with a mark of at least 70%.
It is recommended that students complete Medical Sciences 3391A/B prior to Year 4.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy these Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology in 2025-26 and onward may be considered for admission to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization if (i) the minimum Admission and Progression Requirements are satisfied, (ii) spaces are available, and (iii) permission is granted.