| Microbiology and Immunology | | |
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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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Co-op | | | |
Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
Prerequisites | - Grade12 English (ENG4U)
- Grade12 Calculus and Vectors
- Grade12 Chemistry
- Grade12 Biology
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Prerequisites Notes | • First year Biology, Chemistry and Calculus courses require Biology SBI4U, Chemistry SCH4U, and Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, respectively.
• First year Biology, Chemistry and Calculus courses are required for all modules offered by Medical Sciences
Recommended Courses:
• Physics SPH4U
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 | The Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degrees are four-year undergraduate degrees offered jointly by the Faculty of Science and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. You are registered as a Medical Sciences student in Years 1 and 2, and apply to the BMSc Program when you enter Year 3. In the BMSc program, you will study basic medical sciences and focus on all aspects of biology that define and influence the human condition. Emphasis is placed on understanding the normal human condition, mechanisms of current treatment and the search for cures.
In Microbiology and Immunology, you'll discover how the immune system protects us from infections micro-organisms and cancer cells to maintain our health, yet can cause disorders like autoimmune diseases and allergies. You'll learn about antimicrobial therapies, vaccine strategies/challenges and lab techniques used to identify bacteria and measure immune health.
As a student in Medical Sciences, 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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