Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
This module is intended primarily for students who wish to pursue graduate training in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and want to include applied human health research-intensive preparation in their undergraduate program. This module leads to a 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.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course: Epidemiology 2200A/B with a mark of at least 70%.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course: Epidemiology 2200A/B with a mark of at least 70%.
1.0 course from the Social Science Subject List (see below).
1.0 course: Biostatistics 3100A, Biostatistics 3110B with a mark of at least 70% in each.
1.0 course: Epidemiology 3200A, Epidemiology 3210B with a mark of at least 70% in each.
1.5 courses: Epidemiology 3330F/G, Epidemiology 4310A/B, Epidemiology 4320A/B.
0.5 course from: Biostatistics 3400A, Epidemiology 4600A.
1.0 course from: Epidemiology 3315B, Epidemiology 4600A (if not used above), Epidemiology 4615B, Epidemiology 4715A/B.
1.5 course: Epidemiology and Biostatistics 4900E (Research Project = 1.5 courses).
SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBJECT LIST:
Students must complete 1.0 senior course from one of the subject areas below (e.g., 1.0 course - one full course or two half courses in Economics). Note that (i) two half courses from two different subject areas will not satisfy this requirement, and (ii) some courses may require a prerequisite.
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
Note:
Students are encouraged to take at least one of the following ethics courses as options: Philosophy 2715F/G, Philosophy 3730F/G.
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 5.5 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
• Biochemistry 2280A;
• Chemistry 2213A/B;
• Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
• Biology 2581A/B, Biology 2382A/B and Biology 2290F/G;
• Epidemiology 2200A/B with a mark of at least 70%;
• Biostatistics 3100A and Biostatistics 3110B with marks of at least 70% in each; and
• Epidemiology 3200A and Epidemiology 3210B with marks of at least 70% in each.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy the Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics 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 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
This module is intended primarily for students who wish to pursue graduate training in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and want to include applied human health research-intensive preparation in their undergraduate program. This module leads to a 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.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course: Epidemiology 2200A/B with a mark of at least 70%.
Module/Program Information
Module
11.0 courses:
0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A.
0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B.
0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B.
1.5 courses: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B.
0.5 course: Epidemiology 2200A/B with a mark of at least 70%.
1.0 course from the Social Science Subject List (see below).
1.0 course: Biostatistics 3100A, Biostatistics 3110B with a mark of at least 70% in each.
1.0 course: Epidemiology 3200A, Epidemiology 3210B with a mark of at least 70% in each.
1.5 courses: Epidemiology 3330F/G, Epidemiology 4310A/B, Epidemiology 4320A/B.
0.5 course from: Biostatistics 3400A, Epidemiology 4600A.
1.0 course from: Epidemiology 3315B, Epidemiology 4600A (if not used above), Epidemiology 4615B, Epidemiology 4715A/B.
1.5 course: Epidemiology and Biostatistics 4900E (Research Project = 1.5 courses).
SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBJECT LIST:
Students must complete 1.0 senior course from one of the subject areas below (e.g., 1.0 course - one full course or two half courses in Economics). Note that (i) two half courses from two different subject areas will not satisfy this requirement, and (ii) some courses may require a prerequisite.
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
Note:
Students are encouraged to take at least one of the following ethics courses as options: Philosophy 2715F/G, Philosophy 3730F/G.
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 5.5 modular courses by the end of Year 3 (note: some courses require marks greater than 60%):
• Biochemistry 2280A;
• Chemistry 2213A/B;
• Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B;
• Biology 2581A/B, Biology 2382A/B and Biology 2290F/G;
• Epidemiology 2200A/B with a mark of at least 70%;
• Biostatistics 3100A and Biostatistics 3110B with marks of at least 70% in each; and
• Epidemiology 3200A and Epidemiology 3210B with marks of at least 70% in each.
Students registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in 2025-26 and onward who satisfy the Progression Requirements are assured progression to Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
BMSc students who are not registered in Year 3 of the Honours Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics 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.