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The Faculty of Science offers quality undergraduate programs that operate in the context of challenging, high-impact
research programs.
The undergraduate programs are academically rigorous to prepare you for a number of career options including entry into
professional schools such as medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, as well as direct entry into the workforce.
Our programs offer the opportunity for involvement in interdisciplinary research spanning the broad themes of the environment,
materials chemistry and health sciences, and exceptional experiential learning opportunities.
Co-operative education is also available in some programs, providing highly valuable workplace experience. Faculty members
and staff are committed to providing a positive teaching and learning environment where you can excel.
Faculty of Science
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Behaviour, Cognition andNeuroscience
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Combines the biological aspects of psychology and biology relating
to the brain and behaviour
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Interdisciplinary and designed for students interested in
undergraduate research in the life/behavioural sciences
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Involves directed, research-based courses with one or more
faculty members
Career Tracks
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Demand for neuroscientists in the corporate, academic and health
professions is increasing
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Neurobiology
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Psychology
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Medicine
Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Involves the application of modern investigative techniques in
several biological areas
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Offers specialization in microbiology, cellular, developmental,
environmental and evolutionary biology, population and ecosystem
ecology or a combination of these areas
Career Tracks
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Professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or
other health-related sciences
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Graduate studies
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R&D in industry or government
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Environmental research and monitoring
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Management
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Education (with additional studies)
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Careful selection of courses will enable students to complete
the requirements to apply for professional schools in medicine,
dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary and chiropractic
Biology andBiotechnology
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Investigates biological systems at the cellular, organism and/or
population levels
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Involves the use of living cells and the materials they produce to
create products for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agricultural and
environmental applications
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Includes hands-on learning of sophisticated laboratory techniques
and addresses ecological, medical and ethical aspects of this field
Career Tracks
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R&D
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Quality control
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Clinical research
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Manufacturing and production
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Government and regulatory affairs
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Information systems
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Marketing and sales
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Administration
Courses are available to provide the necessary preparation for
medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary, chiropractic and other
health-based areas.
Concurrent Biological Sciences and Education (5 years)*
CHEMISTRY ANDBIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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The study of the structure and function of biomolecules
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Provides an understanding of biomolecular interactions relevant to
cell biology and human diseases
Career Tracks
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Graduate studies
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Professional programs such as medicine, dentistry or pharmacy
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Biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
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University or government research laboratories
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Clinical investigations and medical research
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Education (with additional studies)
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Careful selection of courses will enable students to complete
the requirements to apply for professional schools in medicine,
dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary and chiropractic
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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The central science
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Investigates the behaviour of compounds at a molecular or atomic
level
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Involves the development of materials such as superconductors,
luminescent materials and industrial catalysts
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Involves the development of synthetic methods, such as the
pharmaceutical industry and novel, organized structures with the
potential to be utilized as “nano-machines”
Science Programs
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Subject to change based on Ontario College of Teachers
