LISC-P-BSH formerly the BScH SSP in Life Sciences
Under SOLUS, the former BSCH, SSP in Life Sciences is now represented by LISC-P-BSH
LISC - Life Sciences
BSH - Bachelor of Science Honours
P - former Subject of Specialization - SSP - code
The Specialization program is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Departments of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Community Health and Epidemiology, and Pathology and Molecular Medicine, in collaboration with the Cancer Research Institute, the Centre for Neuroscience Studies, and the Cardiac, Circulation and Respiratory Group and the Departments of Biology and Psychology. The integrated curriculum provides a broad background in the life sciences and allows opportunities for intensive study in a particular discipline during the final year. The program equips graduates with a broad base for advanced study in any of the areas represented by the participating and collaborating departments, as well as for other fields. This program offers two tracks.
The Life Science Specialization Plan is recommended for students who wish to pursue studies in the life sciences that emphasize breadth and depth. It culminates with a wide range of opportunities for intensive study in a particular field during the third and final year. The program equips graduates with a base for advanced study in all biomedical and health-care related sciences and professions. This program offers six sub-plans.
Biomedical Sciences (formerly Comprehensive Track) The new SOLUS code is BMSS.
This sub-plan provides more flexibility in choice of options and electives than the Research Track, and is recommended to students who wish to obtain a wide-ranging foundation in the of life sciences with opportunities for advanced study in selected topics., combined with a broader educational experience.
Biomedical Discovery (formerly Research Track) The new SOLUS code is BMDS.
This sub-plan is recommended to students who wish to gain advanced laboratory experience or experiential learning in Anatomy or Epidemiology/Public Health or Immunology or Microbiology or Pathology or Pharmacology or Physiology.
The remaining four sub-plans are devoted to contemporary trans-disciplinary streams and place a high premium on laboratory-based research and seminar-based learning.
Cancer Stream
This stream is recommended to students who wish to proceed to graduate studies and research in Cancer Biology and Genetics. Students intending to take this stream should consult the list of option courses required for completion of the program, and consider appropriate courses in the Year 3.
Cardiorespiratory Stream
This stream is recommended to students who wish to proceed to graduate studies and research in the cardiovascular and respiratory sciences. Students intending to take this stream should complete PHGY 355/3.0 in Year 3.
Drug Development and Human Toxicology
This stream is recommended to students who are interested in enriched study in the fields of drug discovery and development as well as in mechanisms of drug and toxicant action. Students will gain advanced knowledge which will make them competitive for graduate studies and marketable in particular employment areas (e.g. government regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical companies).
Neuroscience Stream
This stream is recommended to students who wish to proceed to graduate studies and research in the neurosciences. Students intending to take this option should complete either NSCI 323/3.0 or NSCI 324/3.0 in year 3. It is strongly recommended that students in this stream complete both courses.
Students entering year 3 or 4 must identify themselves to the Life Sciences office as Biomedical Discovery and Biomedical Sciences Track.
Enrolment Limitations
The combined enrolment in the Specialization and Major plans is limited. For second, third and fourth year courses with limited enrolment, admission will be based on academic standing and the centrality of the course to the student's program. A GPA of 2.5 or greater is required for admission to all 400 level courses.
