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Microbiology & Immunology
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology offers programs which provide education in the areas of microbial physiology and pathogenesis, microbial genetics (bacterial, bacteriophage and yeast), virology, tumour biology, immunology and immunopathogenesis. These programs include necessary courses for students prepared to enter Graduate studies in biomedical sciences and into health related professional schools such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy. Graduates are also prepared for careers in broad aspects of biotechnology and they can find employment in academic/research institutions and related industries.
Double Honours programs can also be arranged with careful planning. Students considering a double Honours program must consult an academic advisor within the specific department of interest.
Program Requirements
The six B.Sc. degree programs listed below share a set of courses (the Biomedical Science Common Core) which are to be taken in years 1 & 2. These courses have been incorporated into the C1-C7 requirements.
Anatomy & Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Biotechnology, Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiology & Immunology
Physiology & Pharmacology
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Bachelor of Science Four-year (B.Sc. Four-year) - Microbiology & Immunology
C1 Natural Science Requirement (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 110.3
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 125.3 recommended
- MATH 264.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- STAT 245.3
- STAT 246.3
- PLSC 314.3 (recommended)
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (51 credit units)
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3
- BMSC 200.3
- BMSC 210.3
- BMSC 220.3
- BMSC 230.3
- BMSC 240.3
- MCIM 321.3
- MCIM 326.3
- MCIM 387.3
- MCIM 390.3
- MCIM 391.3 or BIOC 311.3
- MCIM 416.3
- MCIM 417.3
- MCIM 423.3
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
- ACB 325.3
- BIOC 300.3
- BIOC 412.3
- BIOC 430.3
- BIOC 435.3
- BIOC 436.3
- BINF 200.3
- BIOL 226.3
- BIOL 436.3
- BMST 305.3
- FABS 425.3
- FABS 430.3
- FABS 434.3
- FABS 450.3
- MCIM 308.3
- MCIM 309.3
- MCIM 425.3
- MCIM 491.6
- PHPY 302.3
- SLSC 343.3
C7 Electives Requirement (30 credit units)
Required Cognate Course
Open Electives
CHEM 255.3 is recommended
- 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 program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200 or higher level.
Bachelor of Science Three-year (B.Sc. Three-year) - Microbiology & Immunology
C1 Natural Science Requirement (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 (3 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- STAT 245.3
- STAT 246.3
- PLSC 314.3
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (33 credit units)
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3
- BMSC 200.3
- BMSC 210.3
- BMSC 220.3
- BMSC 230.3
- BMSC 240.3
- MCIM 326.3
- MCIM 390.3
- MCIM 391.3 or BIOC 311.3
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- BIOC 300.3
- FABS 425.3
- FABS 430.3
- FABS 434.3
- FABS 450.3
- MCIM 308.3
- MCIM 309.3
- MCIM 321.3
- MCIM 387.3
- MCIM 416.3
- MCIM 417.3
- MCIM 423.3
- MCIM 425.3
- PHPY 302.3
C7 Electives Requirement (21 credit units)
Required Cognate Courses
- CHEM 250.3
- MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
Open Electives
CHEM 255.3 is recommended
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 90 credit unit Three-year program, of which at least 42 must be at the 200 or higher level.
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) - Microbiology & Immunology
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 Natural Science Requirement (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 110.3
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 125.3 (recommended)
- MATH 264.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- STAT 245.3
- STAT 246.3
- PLSC 314.3 (recommended)
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (60 credit units)
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3
- BMSC 200.3
- BMSC 210.3
- BMSC 220.3
- BMSC 230.3
- BMSC 240.3
- MCIM 321.3
- MCIM 326.3
- MCIM 387.3
- MCIM 390.3
- MCIM 391.3 or BIOC 311.3
- MCIM 416.3
- MCIM 417.3
- MCIM 423.3
- MCIM 490.0
Choose 18 Credit Units from the following:
- ACB 325.3
- BIOC 300.3
- BIOC 412.3
- BIOC 430.3
- BIOC 435.3
- BIOC 436.3
- BINF 200.3
- BIOL 226.3
- BIOL 436.3
- BMST 305.3
- FABS 425.3
- FABS 430.3
- FABS 434.3
- FABS 450.3
- MCIM 308.3
- MCIM 309.3
- MCIM 425.3
- MCIM 491.6
- PHPY 302.3
- SLSC 343.3
MCIM 491.6 is an Honours level class. Minimum cumulative average of 70% is required in those courses counting towards the program requirement of an Honours Degree in Microbiology and Immunology as well as permission of the Department.
C7 Electives Requirement (21 credit units)
Required Cognate Course
Open Electives
CHEM 255.3 is recommended
- 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 Honours program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200 or higher level.
Double Honours - Microbiology & Immunology
Double Honours programs can also be arranged with careful planning. Students considering a double Honours program must consult an academic advisor within the specific departments of interest.
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