X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Biological and Medical Physics (Co-op) (BMPH:C)
Department of Physics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
The program emphasizes the application of physics to biology and medicine. It provides an excellent background for careers in the expanding interdisciplinary research laboratories of government and industry, as well as a starting point for a career in medical physics. Completion of the program at an appropriate level will qualify a student to pursue post-graduate studies in biophysics, medical physics and related areas of physics.
Program Requirements
The Co-op program in Biological and Medical Physics is a five year program, including five work terms. Students must complete a Fall, Winter and Summer work term and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined below (also found on the Co-operative Education website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/). Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to adjusting this schedule.
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Semester 1 | Academic Semester 2 | Off |
| 2 | Academic Semester 3
COOP*1100 |
Academic Semester 4 | COOP*1000 Work Term I |
| 3 | Academic Semester 5 | COOP*2000 Work Term II | COOP*3000 Work Term III |
| 4 | Academic Semester 6 | Academic Semester 7 | COOP*4000 Work Term IV |
| 5 | COOP*5000 Work Term V | Academic Semester 8 | N/A |
To be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, students must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.
For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Education web site.
Credit Summary (22.00 Total Credits)*
5.00 - First year science credits
9.50 - Required science courses semesters 3 – 8
1.50 - Restricted electives (from List A OR List B)
1.00 - Liberal Education electives
3.00 - Free electives - any approved elective for B.Sc. students.
2.00 - Co-op Work Terms
Of the total credits required, students are required to complete 16.00 credits in science of which 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Note: A minimum of four Co-op work terms including a Summer, Fall, and Winter are necessary to complete the Co-op requirement. *A fifth Co-op work term is optional and if completed, the total number of credits will equal 22.50.
The recommended program sequence is outlined below.
Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1 - Fall
| BIOL*1090 | [0.50] | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology |
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
| CIS*1300 | [0.50] | Programming |
| 1.00 credits from: IPS*1500, or (MATH*1080, PHYS*1080) or (MATH*1200, PHYS*1080) | ||
| * IPS*1500 is recommended | ||
| Students lacking Grade 12 or 4U Biology, Chemistry or Physics should follow the revised schedule of study for this major found at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS | ||
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
Semester 4 - Winter
Summer Semester
| COOP*1000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term I |
Semester 5 - Fall
Winter Semester
| COOP*2000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term II |
(8-month work term in conjunction with COOP*3000)
Summer Semester
| COOP*3000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term III |
| (8-month work term in conjunction with COOP*2000) | ||
Semester 6 - Fall
Semester 7 - Winter
Summer Semester
| COOP*4000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term IV |
Fall Semester
| COOP*5000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term V |
Semester 8 - Winter
Students are required to complete 1.50 credits from either List A or List B as follows:
- List A: Biological Physics stream
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BIOC*3560 [0.50] Structure and Function in Biochemistry BIOC*4580 [0.50] Membrane Biochemistry MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MCB*2050 [0.50] Molecular Biology of the Cell MCB*4050 [0.50] Protein and Nucleic Acid Structure NANO*4100 [0.50] Biological Nanomaterials PHYS*3000 [0.50] Optics: Fundamentals and Applications - List B: Medical Physics stream
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BIOM*2000 [0.50] Concepts in Human Physiology ENGG*4040 [0.50] Medical Imaging Modalities MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics PATH*3610 [0.50] Principles of Disease PHYS*3000 [0.50] Optics: Fundamentals and Applications PHYS*4130 [0.50] Subatomic Physics