Biophysics - Science and Engineering

This is an interdisciplinary Specialized Honours program requiring coursework and practical experience in physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics and computer science. The focus of the program is on applying laws and methods of physics to understand biological processes.

i) All BSc Honours degree candidates must complete the program core:

• SC/BIOL 1010 6.00; SC/BIOL 2020 4.00; SC/BIOL 2021 4.00; SC/BIOL 2040 4.00;
• SC/BPHS 2090 3.00; SC/BPHS 3090 3.00; SC/BPHS 4090 4.00;
• SC/CHEM 1000 3.00; SC/CHEM 1001 3.00;
• SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2270 3.00;
• SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/PHYS 2020 3.00; SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/PHYS 2213 3.00; SC/PHYS 3030 3.00; SC/PHYS 3040 6.00; SC/PHYS 4061 3.00.

ii) All BSc Honours degree candidates must comply with general regulation 4 (see the Faculty of Science and Engineering Regulations Governing Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of this calendar) by completing the following, in addition to the courses from the program core:

• SC/MATH 1013 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00;
• SC/CSE 1520 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00;
• Twelve general education credits (see General Education Requirements in the Faculty of Science and Engineering Regulations Governing Undergraduate Degree Requirements of this calendar).

iii) All BSc Honours degree candidates, in accordance with their declared programs, must comply with general regulation 6 (see the Faculty of Science and Engineering Regulations Governing Undergraduate Degree Requirements of this calendar), and in so doing must satisfy the course, credit and standing requirements. To graduate in an Honours program requires successful completion of all Faculty requirements and departmental required courses, and a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 5.0 (C+) over all courses completed.

Specialized Honours Biophysics Program

• the program core, as specified in i) above;
• the Faculty of Science and Engineering general education and 1000-level requirements, as specified in ii) above;
• six credits from: SC/BIOL 3051 3.00, SC/CHEM 2020 6.00, SC/MATH 3271 3.00, SC/PHYS 3020 3.00, SC/PHYS 3050 3.00, SC/PHYS 3320 3.00;
• six credits from: SC/PHYS 3150 3.00, SC/PHYS 3220 3.00, SC/PHYS 4010 3.00, SC/PHYS 4011 3.00, SC/PHYS 4040 3.00, SC/PHYS 4050 3.00, SC/PHYS 4120 3.00;
• at least 12 credits from: SC/BIOL 3010 3.00, SC/BIOL 3110 3.00, SC/BIOL 3130 3.00, SC/BIOL 3150 3.00/SC/BIOL 3150 4.00, SC/BIOL 4061 3.00, SC/BIOL 4141 3.00, SC/BIOL 4150 3.00, SC/BIOL 4151 3.00, SC/BIOL 4160 3.00, SC/CHEM 4093 3.00;
• additional elective credits, as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits, including at least 90 credits from science courses, and at least 42 credits at the 3000 or higher level.

• Rules and Regulations in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Courses offered in Biophysics