Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PATHOLOGY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2290F/G.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2581A/B, Chemistry 2223B.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2290F/G.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2581A/B, Chemistry 2223B.
1.0 course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309.
1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Medical Sciences 3391A/B, Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B, Pharmacology 3620.
1.0 course: Physiology 3120.
1.0 course: Pathology 3500 with a mark of at least 70%.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4200A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4201B, Biology 3316A/B, Chemistry 2272F, Epidemiology 2200A/B, Microbiology and Immunology 3300B, Physiology 3140A, Pathology 4425A/B, the former Medical Health Informatics 4100F, the former Medical Health Informatics 4110G, the former Pathology 4450A.
1.0 course: Pathology 4400A/B, Pathology 4500B.
1.0 course from: One Health 4100F/G, Pathology 3700F/G, Pathology 4200A/B, Pathology 4425A/B, Pathology 4600B, the former Medical Sciences 4100F/G.
1.5 course: Pathology 4985E and Pathology 4986Y; or the former Pathology 4980E.
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 7.0 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2382A/B and Biology 2290F/G;
- Chemistry 2213A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2581A/B, Chemistry 2223B;
- Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309;
- Pathology 3500 with a mark of at least 70%;
- Physiology 3120; and
- 1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Medical Sciences 3391A/B, Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B, Pharmacology 3620.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Pathology in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy the Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Pathology.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Pathology 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 PATHOLOGY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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.
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2290F/G.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2581A/B, Chemistry 2223B.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2290F/G.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2581A/B, Chemistry 2223B.
1.0 course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309.
1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Medical Sciences 3391A/B, Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B, Pharmacology 3620.
1.0 course: Physiology 3120.
1.0 course: Pathology 3500 with a mark of at least 70%.
0.5 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4200A, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4201B, Biology 3316A/B, Chemistry 2272F, Epidemiology 2200A/B, Microbiology and Immunology 3300B, Physiology 3140A, Pathology 4425A/B, the former Medical Health Informatics 4100F, the former Medical Health Informatics 4110G, the former Pathology 4450A.
1.0 course: Pathology 4400A/B, Pathology 4500B.
1.0 course from: One Health 4100F/G, Pathology 3700F/G, Pathology 4200A/B, Pathology 4425A/B, Pathology 4600B, the former Medical Sciences 4100F/G.
1.5 course: Pathology 4985E and Pathology 4986Y; or the former Pathology 4980E.
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 7.0 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
- Biochemistry 2280A;
- Biology 2382A/B and Biology 2290F/G;
- Chemistry 2213A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2581A/B, Chemistry 2223B;
- Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309;
- Pathology 3500 with a mark of at least 70%;
- Physiology 3120; and
- 1.0 course from: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Medical Sciences 3391A/B, Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B, Pharmacology 3620.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Pathology in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy the Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Pathology.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Pathology 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.