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 Molecular Biology and Genetics
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SchoolMcMaster University
LocationHamilton, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 28,290
Full-time Graduate: 4,857
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*80% to 86%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors  or  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics 
Prerequisites NotesCompletion of High School Diploma plus six Grade 12 U/M level courses including:

- ENG4U
- One of MHF4U or MCV4U
- One of SBI4U or SCH4U
- One of MHF4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U

Cost
National: $6,043
International: $43,116
Scholarships1 scholarship(s)
DescriptionStudents gain an in depth view of biological processes emphasizing the application of molecular biology and genetics in the study of human, animal and plant diseases, developmental biology, microbiology, gene regulation, evolutionary processes, and the growing field of bioinformatics. Students will obtain practical training in molecular biology laboratory skills and communication preparing them for graduate school, careers in medicine, genetic counseling, the biotechnology sector, bioengineering, pharmacology, agriculture and conservation.
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