This program is under review. Please note that no new students will be accepted into this program in 2012-13. Students already accepted as majors in this program will be allowed to complete the program. Please consult with the Department of Biochemistry, the Department of Chemistry, and/or the Undergraduate Student Office for more information.
Administrative Committee
The Department Heads of Biochemistry (B. Roesler), and Chemistry (D. Palmer) chair the committee in alternate years: Biochemistry in 2006-07 and Chemistry in 2007-08, etc. Other committee members are O. Dmitriev, S. Moore (Biochemistry), D. Sanders (Chemistry). For further information contact the Department of Biochemistry (College of Medicine) or the Department of Chemistry (College of Arts and Science).
Biomolecular Structure Studies, linked closely to Biochemistry and Chemistry, is a rapidly developing discipline that focuses on biological macromolecular structure and function. Experts in this field are able to identify and isolate the components of biological systems and directly investigate the structural basis of how these systems function at the molecular level.
Students in Biomolecular Structure Studies are provided with insight into how the structure and dynamic behaviour of biological macromolecules are critically and intimately linked to their biological function. Students learn to think critically about how macromolecules fold, and how structure and function are integrated in macromolecules such as proteins. Students will use state-of-the-art equipment such as X-ray crystallographic and NMR instruments.
A degree in Biomolecular Structure Studies prepares students to pursue studies in other areas such as synchrotron science, structural biology, proteomics, bioinformatics, drug design and synthesis, and biomolecule sensing and analysis.
C1 Basic Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
- BIOL 120.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 264.3
- STAT 245.3
- STAT 246.3
- PLSC 314.3
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (45 credit units)
- BMSC 200.3
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3 or BIOL 226.3 or BIOL 316.3 (BIOL 316 is recommended)
- CHEM 250.3
- BIOC 310.3 or CHEM 353.3
- BIOC 490.0 or CHEM 402.0
- BMST 305.3
- BMST 406.3
- BMST 408.3
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
C7 Electives Requirement
Cognate Courses
Minimum 15 credit units science electives; some suggestions are:
- BMSC 220.3
- BINF 200.3
- BIOL 226.3 (formerly BIOL 211)
- BIOL 316.3
- BMSC 210.3
- MCIM 326.3
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year/Honours program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Of the 120 credit units required for the B.Sc. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. For further details, please see College Program Requirements and Policies section.
C1 Basic Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
- BIOL 120.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 264.3
- STAT 245.3
- STAT 246.3
- PLSC 314.3
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (51 credit units)
- BMSC 200.3
- BIOC 310.3 or CHEM 353.3
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3 or BIOL 226.3 or BIOL 316.3 (BIOL 316 is recommended)
- CHEM 250.3
- BIOC 490.0 or CHEM 402.0
- BMST 305.3
- BMST 406.3
- BMST 408.3
- BMST 485.6
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
C7 Electives Requirement (30 credit units)
Cognate Courses
Minimum 15 credit units science electives; some suggestions are:
- BMSC 220.3
- BINF 200.3
- BIOL 226.3 (formerly BIOL 211)
- BIOL 316.3
- BMSC 210.3
- MCIM 326.3
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year/Honours program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
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