X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (BPCH)
Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major may wish to consult the Faculty Advisor. This major will require the completion of 20.00 credits as indicated below:
Semester 1
| BIOL*1090 | [0.50] | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology |
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
| IPS*1500 | [1.00] | Integrated Mathematics and Physics I |
| 0.50 Liberal Education electives | ||
| Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS | ||
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
| BIOC*3570 | [0.75] | Analytical Biochemistry | ||||||
| CHEM*3750 | [0.50] | Organic Chemistry II | ||||||
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| Electives or restricted electives to a maximum of 2.75 total credits in this semester* | ||||||||
| ** CHEM*3640 is a prerequisite for CHEM*3650 | ||||||||
| *** CHEM*3430 can be taken in Semester 5 or 6 (Option A) | ||||||||
Semester 6
Select either Option A or Option B
Option A (at Guelph)
Option B (at Seneca)
2.50 credits from:
| XSEN*3030 | [0.50] | Pharmacology and Applied Toxicology |
| XSEN*3040 | [0.50] | Occupational Health and Chemistry |
| XSEN*3060 | [0.50] | Pharmaceutical Analysis - Advanced |
| XSEN*3070 | [0.50] | Pharmaceutical Product Formulations |
| XSEN*3090 | [0.50] | Biopharmaceuticals |
| XSEN*3200 | [0.50] | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry |
| XSEN*3210 | [0.50] | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
| Note: All XSEN courses are taught at the Seneca@York campus of Seneca College in Toronto. | ||
Semester 7
Semester 8
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* Restricted Electives
**Students are advised to pay particular attention to pre-requisite requirements when choosing individual courses, and seek advice as needed.
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1.00 credits from the following:
MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MCB*2050 [0.50] Molecular Biology of the Cell MICR*2430 [0.50] Methods in Microbial Culture and Physiology TOX*2000 [0.50] Principles of Toxicology -
A minimum of 1.50 credits at the 4000 level and 2.50 credits at the 3000/4000 level from the following list:
BIOC*3560 [0.50] Structure and Function in Biochemistry BIOC*4050 [0.50] Protein and Nucleic Acid Structure ** BIOC*4520 [0.50] Metabolic Processes BIOC*4540 [0.75] Enzymology ** BIOC*4580 [0.50] Membrane Biochemistry BIOM*3090 [0.50] Principles of Pharmacology ** BIOM*3200 [1.00] Biomedical Physiology BIOM*4090 [0.50] Pharmacology ** CHEM*3360 [0.50] Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology CHEM*3440 [0.50] Analytical Chemistry III: Analytical Instrumentation CHEM*3640 [0.50] Chemistry of the Elements I CHEM*3650 [0.50] Chemistry of the Elements II ** CHEM*3760 [0.50] Organic Chemistry III CHEM*4010 [0.50] Chemistry and Industry CHEM*4400 [0.50] Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry CHEM*4630 [0.50] Bioinorganic Chemistry ** CHEM*4720 [0.50] Organic Reactivity ** CHEM*4730 [0.50] Synthetic Organic Chemistry ** CHEM*4740 [0.50] Topics in Bio-Organic Chemistry CHEM*4900 [1.00] Chemistry Research Project I ** CHEM*4910 [1.00] Chemistry Research Project II ** MBG*3040 [0.50] Molecular Biology of the Gene ** MBG*3350 [0.75] Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology ** MICR*3230 [0.50] Immunology NUTR*3210 [0.50] Fundamentals of Nutrition PATH*3610 [0.50] Principles of Disease TOX*4590 [0.50] Biochemical Toxicology ** XSEN*3030 [0.50] Pharmacology and Applied Toxicology XSEN*3040 [0.50] Occupational Health and Chemistry XSEN*3060 [0.50] Pharmaceutical Analysis - Advanced XSEN*3070 [0.50] Pharmaceutical Product Formulations XSEN*3090 [0.50] Biopharmaceuticals XSEN*3200 [0.50] Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry XSEN*3210 [0.50] Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
4.00 - First year science credits
6.50 - Required science courses semesters 3 – 8
5.00 - Restricted electives (#1 and 2 in restricted electives list)
0.50 - Approved Science electives
1.00 - Liberal Education electives
3.00 - Free electives - any approved elective for B.Sc. students. (could be less if restricted electives do not count as science)
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.