Modules at a Glance

A module is a collection of courses that defines an area of study. The number of courses included in the module is defined by the amount of specialization in the topic.

There are four possible modules of study which may be entered after First-Year:

  • Honours Specialization (9.0 or more specified courses)
  • Specialization (9.0 or more specified courses)
  • Major (6.0 – 7.0 specified courses)
  • Minor (4.0 – 5.0 specified courses)

Modules can be combined in three different degree-types:

Degree Type Module Combinations
Honours Bachelor Degree
(4 Years/20 Courses)
  • Honours Specialization
  • Honours Specialization–Major
  • Honours Specialization-Minor
  • Major-Major
Bachelor Degree
(4 Years/20 Courses)
  • Specialization
  • Specialization–Major
  • Specialization–Minor
  • Major–Major
  • Major
  • Major–Minor
  • Major–Minor–Minor
Bachelor Degree
(3 years/15 Courses)
  • Major
  • Major–Minor
  • Minor–Minor

Biology

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Biology • • • •
Animal Behaviour •
Biodiversity and Conservation •
Ecosystem Health •
Genetics • • •
Genetics and Biochemistry •
Synthetic Biology •

Chemistry

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Chemistry • • • •
Advanced Chemistry1 •
Biochemistry and Chemistry •
  1. Can only be completed in combination with an Honors Specialization in Chemistry, a Specialization in Chemistry or an Honors Specialization in Biochemistry and Chemistry.

Computer Science

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Computer Science1 • • • •
Bioinformatics •
Information Systems •
Game Development5 •
Software Engineering2,3 •
Theoretical Computer Science4 •
Computer Hardware Design •
  1. The Honours Specialization and Specialization lead to accredited degrees by the Computer Science Accreditation Council.
  2. Can only be completed in combination with an Honours Specialization or Specialization in Computer Science.
  3. Leads to accredited degrees by the Computer Science Accreditation Council.
  4. Can only be completed in combination with Honours Specialization in Computer Science.
  5. Can only be completed in combination with an Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major in Computer Science.

Earth Sciences

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Geology • •
Geology and Biology • •
Geophysics • •
Planetary Science and Space Exploration •
Environmental Science • • • •

 

Earth Science Programs for Professional Registration
Honours Geology Honours Environmental
Geoscience Program		 Honours Geophysics
Program

 

Environmental Science

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Environmental Science • • • •

Mathematics

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Applied Mathematics • • • •
Mathematics and Statistical Sciences •
Mathematics • • • •
Mathematics in Society • •
Applied Mathematical Models •

Physics and Astronomy

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Physics • • • •
Astrophysics • • •
Advanced Physics1 •
Conceptual Astronomy •
Materials Science • • • •
Medical Physics • • •
Physics of Materials2 •
Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods •
  1. May only be completed in combination with an Honours Specialization or Specialization in Physics, Astrophysics, or Medical Physics.
  2. May only be completed in combination with an Honours Specialization or Specialization in Physics.

Statistical and Actuarial Sciences

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Actuarial Science • •
Statistics •
Applied Statistics • •
Data Science1 • • •
Financial Modelling • •
Applied Financial Modelling •


Basic Medical Sciences

Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Biochemistry • • •
Biochemistry and Cell Biology •
Biochemistry and Cancer Biology •
Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity •
Biochemistry and Pathology of Human Disease •
Chemical Biology •
Computational Biochemistry •
Epidemiology and Biostatistics • • •
Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences • • •
Medical Biophysics • • •
Medical Biophysics
(Clinical Physics Concentration)		 •
Medical Biophysics
(Medical Science Concentration)		 •
Medical Biophysics and Biochemistry •
Medical Cell Biology • • •
Medical Health Informatics
Microbiology and Immunology • • •
Microbiology and Immunology with Pathology •
One Health • •
Pathology • •
Pharmacology • • •
Physiology • •
Physiology and Pharmacology •

A degree containing one of the Honours Specialization modules above will lead to a BMSc (Honours) degree. Students completing one of the Specialization modules above will graduate with a 4-year BMSc (non-Honors) degree.

Completion of two of the Majors above will lead to either a BMSc (Honors) or a 4-year BMSc degree, depending on the marks achieved.

The IMS and Pathology Major modules must be completed in a BMSc degree. Any of the other Major modules or a Minor module(s) above can be completed in other degree types, such as Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA).

The majority of BMSc students choose to complete Honors Specialization modules and some elect to complete an additional Major or Minor module from either the Basic Medical Science or another faculty.

 

Modules Leading to a BSc Degree
Module Honours
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Biochemistry and Chemistry
Genetics and Biochemistry
Medical Biophysics
(Biological Concentration)
Medical Biophysics
(Physical Science Concentration)
Neuroscience •
Medical Sciences • •

The Major in Medical Sciences cannot be completed in combination with any of the following Majors: Biochemistry, Medical Biophysics, Medical Cell Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology

The module in Neuroscience is a collaborative program between the Faculty of Science, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and the Faculty of Social Science.

Integrated Science (WISc)

Module Honors
Specialization		 Specialization Major Minor
Integrated Science
with Biology		 •
Integrated Science
with Chemistry		 •
Integrated Science
with Computer Science		 •
Integrated Science
with Earth Sciences		 •
Integrated Science
with Environmental Science		 •
Integrated Science
with Genetics		 •
Integrated Science
with Mathematics		 •
Integrated Science 
with Astrophysics		 •
Integrated Science
with Physics		 •