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| School | Western University | | |
| Location | London, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 26,951
Full-time Graduate: 6,847 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English (ENG4U)
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry
- Grade12 Calculus and Vectors
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| Prerequisites Notes | • First year Biology and Chemistry courses require Biology SBI4U and Chemistry SCH4U, respectively.
• First year Biology and Chemistry courses are required for all modules offered by the Department of Biology and for some modules offered by the Department of Chemistry and other Science departments.
Please note that all course prerequisites pertain to an Ontario curriculum. For curricula in other parts of Canada or international countries, please refer to our Admissions Requirements website.
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| Description | When you study Biology at Western, you'll learn to view the natural world at the cellular level using the latest in analytical instrumentation. You’ll experience our flora and fauna as interconnected global ecosystems through sophisticated experimental design and data analysis. And you'll also have the opportunity to get your hands dirty with a field research project in a biodiverse location like the Adirondacks, Costa Rica, or Ecuador.
Like the interplay between basic science and engineering, the applied discipline of synthetic biology is where biological systems are designed to solve problems. In Synthetic Biology, you'll learn how synthetic biology tools are developed and applied to solve practical problems.
As a student in Science, you'll also have the opportunity to apply to the Science Internship Program. This program facilitates paid and career-related placements so you can work full-time for 8 to 16 months, following the third year of study. As with a traditional co-op degree, your graduation will be delayed by one year while you acquire marketable skills and work experience. Internship placement opportunities are available in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors - so don't miss out! Click here for more information. | | |
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