Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICAL CELL BIOLOGY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Anatomy and Cell Biology
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 (unless otherwise indicated) 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.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B, Chemistry 2273A.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
1.5 courses: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 with a mark of at least 70%, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3329A/B.
1.0 course from: (Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B and either Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B or Anatomy and Cell Biology 3201A/B), Physiology 3120.
1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3700F/G, Biochemistry 3381A, Biochemistry 3382A with marks of at least 70% in the two courses taken.
0.5 course from: Biology 3316A/B, Physiology 3140A with a mark of at least 70% in the course taken.
0.5 course from: Biochemistry 3380G, Biology 3326F/G with a mark of at least 70% in the course taken.
0.5 course: Medical Sciences 3391A/B.
1.0 course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 4410A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4411B.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 4200A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4201B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4425A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4451F/G, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4452A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4461B.
1.5 course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 4985E and Anatomy and Cell Biology 4986Y; or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 4480E.
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 (minimum mark of 65%);
- Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A;
- Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B and Biology 2581A/B;
- Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 (minimum mark of 70%) and Anatomy and Cell Biology 3329A/B;
- 1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3700F/G, Biochemistry 3381A, Biochemistry 3382A (minimum marks of 70% in the two courses taken);
- Biochemistry 3380G or Biology 3326F/G (minimum mark of 70% in the course taken); and
- Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A (minimum mark of 70% in the course taken).
It is recommended that students complete Medical Sciences 3391A/B prior to Year 4.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Cell Biology in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy the Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Cell Biology.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Cell Biology 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 MEDICAL CELL BIOLOGY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Anatomy and Cell Biology
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 (unless otherwise indicated) 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.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A with a mark of at least 65%.
0.5 course from: Chemistry 2213A/B, Chemistry 2273A.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
1.5 courses: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 with a mark of at least 70%, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3329A/B.
1.0 course from: (Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B and either Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B or Anatomy and Cell Biology 3201A/B), Physiology 3120.
1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3700F/G, Biochemistry 3381A, Biochemistry 3382A with marks of at least 70% in the two courses taken.
0.5 course from: Biology 3316A/B, Physiology 3140A with a mark of at least 70% in the course taken.
0.5 course from: Biochemistry 3380G, Biology 3326F/G with a mark of at least 70% in the course taken.
0.5 course: Medical Sciences 3391A/B.
1.0 course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 4410A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4411B.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 4200A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4201B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4425A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4451F/G, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4452A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4461B.
1.5 course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 4985E and Anatomy and Cell Biology 4986Y; or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 4480E.
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 (minimum mark of 65%);
- Chemistry 2213A/B or Chemistry 2273A;
- Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B and Biology 2581A/B;
- Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 (minimum mark of 70%) and Anatomy and Cell Biology 3329A/B;
- 1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3700F/G, Biochemistry 3381A, Biochemistry 3382A (minimum marks of 70% in the two courses taken);
- Biochemistry 3380G or Biology 3326F/G (minimum mark of 70% in the course taken); and
- Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A (minimum mark of 70% in the course taken).
It is recommended that students complete Medical Sciences 3391A/B prior to Year 4.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Cell Biology in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy the Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Cell Biology.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Medical Cell Biology 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.