Hons in Physiology

London, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #142 =

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Offered by Western University in London, Canada, Hons in Physiology is a honours degree in Biological Sciences programme.

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Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Biological Sciences

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Program details

Overview

Physiology at Western University is an undergraduate Honours Specialization module within the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) program, jointly administered by the Faculty of Science and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The module combines physiology with pharmacology coursework and offers a neuroscience-focused option. Students first complete BMSc first- and second-year requirements, including biology, chemistry, calculus, mathematics and physics or computer science courses, before entering the module in year three. Second-year prerequisites include biochemistry, two physiology-related biology courses, a further chemistry course, and a course in biostatistics (Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B). Teaching is based in Western's Faculty of Science and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry on the main campus in London, Ontario. The program suits students aiming for careers or further study in physiology, pharmacology, medicine or related health sciences, building a strong grounding in body-systems function before upper-year specialization.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %

Admission Requirements: Physiology is entered in year three of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) program rather than directly from high school. First-year (1000-level) prerequisites include Biology 1001A and 1002B, Chemistry 1301A/B and 1302A/B, one calculus course, one additional mathematics course, one physics course, and one further computer science or physics course, each requiring a minimum mark of 60%. Second-year (2000-level) prerequisites, each also requiring a minimum of 60%, include Biochemistry 2280A, 1.5 courses from Biology 2290F/G, 2382A/B or 2581A/B, Chemistry 2213A/B, and Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B. A minimum average of 75% in the Fall/Winter of the most recent academic year (Year 2) is required for admission to the module. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Western's institution-wide proof-of-English-proficiency policy, e.g. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 83 with no section below 20.

About Western University

“Veritas et Utilitas”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1878

Students: 37,875

QS rank: #142 =

Programs: 271

Location: London, Ontario, Canada

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