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Biomedical Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Biomedical Sciences (BSc (Hons))

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

English requirements

  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL), 60, Official results must be sent to us electronically by the testing service.

  • Cambridge Assessment English, 180 and above on C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, Use the “Send Your Results” function of the Candidate Results portal to send your results to Ryerson (candidates.cambridgeenglish.org, external link, opens in new window). 

  • Duolingo English Test, 115, Ryerson will continue to accept Duolingo English Test for admission consideration for fall 2021. Official results must be sent to us electronically by Duolingo. International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 6.5, Official results must be sent to us electronically by the test centre. Test takers must contact the test centre where they took the test to have results sent. We do not accept results sent by surface mail or provided by the applicant.

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE), 60, Official results must be sent to us electronically by Pearson.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 83+ iBT. Note: TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition  (launched in select countries in March 2020) will be accepted., Official 

Course Information

Scientific findings in the last fifty years have caused a massive shift in our understanding of biology. We have accumulated an atlas of thousands of genomes. Now, in the post-genomic era, we aim to understand how these genes, and the proteins encoded by these genes, are regulated and integrated in space and time at the molecular and cellular levels. These processes are fundamentally linked to health, infection and the development of disease states.

Therefore, a deep understanding of biomedical sciences, such as molecular and cell biology, genetics and genomics, and microbiology, is important for medical research, and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Biomedical Sciences undergraduates will follow a curriculum that emphasizes the molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive health and development of disease-states in all living organisms. The curriculum will also provide opportunities to learn about biomedical technology and innovation and offer versatility between theoretical and applied education so that graduates are poised to enter the workforce directly or further their education in graduate school.

The Biomedical Sciences program aims to train students in the scientific concepts, models and theories in biomedical sciences, applying the knowledge to derive and test new hypotheses, and synthesize better models of knowledge. The Biomedical Sciences program is primarily hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biology, with contributions from the Departments of Medical Physics and Psychology.

Students in science programs must enrol in SCI 180 in their first semester of studies.

Year 1 of the program primarily consists of science courses in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Math. Year 1 is designed to give all Biomedical Sciences students a foundational understanding in science to build upon in upper years.

Year 2 is comprised of cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry and biomedical science courses, which will provide foundational knowledge in cornerstone areas of the biomedical sciences as well as being necessary for specialization and development of expertise in Years 3 and 4.

In Year 3, students will begin developing depth of knowledge by acquiring and applying advanced knowledge in biomedical sciences. This will be implemented through specific core courses that include advanced biochemistry, molecular biology and immunology.

In Year 4, students will take specialized courses in biomedical science and select electives so they can gain either a greater depth of knowledge in one area and/or develop multi-disciplinary knowledge in several areas

Co-operative Program

An optional co-operative program is available which provides the graduating students with 20 months of work experience that enhances their organizational and technical abilities as well as their oral and written communication skills.

Although the Office of Co-operative Education, opens in new window cannot guarantee a placement, they provide assistance in locating suitable positions and counselling of students in their search for suitable jobs. This co-operative program enables students to earn competitive wages to offset the costs of a university education.

Students who have completed the first year of the program must apply through their department for admission to the co-operative program in the beginning of the second year. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited. Admission will be based on the student's grade point average.

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Full-Time, Four-Year Program

5th & 6th Semester

REQUIRED:

  • BCH 361, Advanced Biochemistry I

  • BLG 307, Molecular Biology

  • BLG 856, Immunology

  • BLG 888, Molecular Biology Laboratory

  • BMS 650, Experimental Design

7th & 8th Semester

7th Semester

REQUIRED:

  • BMS 760, Critical Thinking in Biomedical Sciences

8th Semester

REQUIRED:

  • BMS 850, Cancer Biology

  • BMS 860, Stem Cell Biology

Full-Time, Five-Year Co-Op Program

5th & 6th Semester

5th Semester (Offered in Fall Term Only)  

REQUIRED:

  • BCH 361, Advanced Biochemistry I

  • BLG 307, Molecular Biology

  • BLG 856, Immunology

6th Semester (Offered in Winter Term Only)

REQUIRED:

  • BLG 888, Molecular Biology Laboratory

  • BMS 650, Experimental Design

7th & 8th Semester

7th Semester

REQUIRED:

  • BMS 760, Critical Thinking in Biomedical Sciences

8th Semester

REQUIRED:

  • BMS 850, Cancer Biology

  • BMS 860, Stem Cell Biology

Co-operative Work Terms

The following table shows the sequence of academic and work terms for this program.

  • Year 1, 1st Semester, 2nd Semester, --

  • Year 2, 3rd Semester, 4th Semester, WKT 405 - Work Term I

  • Year 3, 5th Semester, WKT 505 - Work Term II, WKT 506 - Work Term III

  • Year 4, WKT 605 - Work Term IV, 6th Semester, WKT 606 - Work Term V

  • Year 5, 7th Semester, 8th Semester, --

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Biomedical Science students can pursue careers in clinical or forensic laboratories in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. Other opportunities include biomedical research institutions, non-governmental organizations, health administration organizations, policy organizations, consulting management companies and patent law firms. Graduates who choose to continue their studies may apply to an MSc or PhD in Molecular Science, or to professional schools leading to careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy or physiotherapy.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD

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