Course Selection for Year 1 (en route to BMSc)

The information below about which courses to take in first year is for students who intend to apply for admission to the BMSc Program when they enter Year 3.

Course selection for students in Medical Sciences 1

Courses

We recommend students complete 5.0 courses and Medical Sciences 1000Y (non-credit course) during the Fall/Winter of Medical Sciences 1. 

The following courses make up the courses taken in Medical Sciences 1 and must be completed prior to the beginning (September) of Medical Sciences 2.  

  • Medical Sciences 1000Y (non-credit required course)
  • 1.0 course: Biology 1001A and 1002B
  • 1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A and 1302B
  • 0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A or 1500A
  • 0.5 course from: Applied Math 1201B, Calculus 1301B, 1501B or Math 1600A/B
  • 1.0 course at the 1000-level from Category A or B. A half course from Category A + 0.5 course from Category B, both at the 1000-level, may be taken to satisfy this requirement.
  • 1.0 course which may be deferred to either the summer following Medical Sciences 1 or the Fall/Winter of Medical Sciences 2, but is not recommended:
    • 0.5 course from: Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1501A/B
    • 0.5 course from: Computer Science 1026A/B, Physics 1202A/B, Physics 1502A/B 
Course Selection with particular Modules in Mind
Refer to the Academic Calendar for a complete listing of requirements (including admission requirements) for each module offered by the Bachelor of Medical Sciences Program.
  • Medical Bioinformatics: Students interested in applying to the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics must complete Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
  • Neuroscience: Students interested in applying to the Honours Specialization in Neuroscience should refer to the Neuroscience course selection page for information about selecting courses to maintain eligibility for both the Honours Specialization in Neuroscience and progression to Medical Sciences 2. 

Requirements to progress to Medical Sciences 2

The full details about the requirements to progress to Medical Sciences 2 are outlined in Medical Sciences First Entry in the Academic Calendar and include completion of the following prior to the beginning (September) of Medical Sciences 2):

  • A PASS in Medical Sciences 1000Y (non-credit course);
  • a minimum mark of 60% in each half course in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and math as mentioned above in the Courses tab (in the first attempt at these courses);
  • a passing grade (minimum 50%) in the first-year course from Category A or B;
  • no failed courses during Medical Sciences First Entry (including summer sessions).

 

Western Launch - A resource for first-year course selection

Western Launch includes several programs, including 1-1 Course Advising, the Overnight Experience, and Faculty Fridays,to help first-year students be prepared for the start of university.

Questions??

Feel free to contact the Academic Advising Team via their Help Portal or during advising drop in sessions for any questions about course selection in Medical Sciences 1, progression to Medical Sciences 2 and admission to Year 3 BMSc. Before contacting the Academic Counselling Team:


 

Course selection for students in other programs, e.g., Year 1 Science

Courses and requirements

Students in Year 1 Science (and other faculties/programs) who wish to apply for admission to Year 3 BMSc should review Admission to Year 3 BMSc for Students in the Competitive Pool.  Refer to each respective module page for the specific admission requirements.  Note: Med Sci 1000Y is not listed in the admission requirements for any module in the BMSc program (and is restricted to students in Medical Sceinces 1, no exceptions).

Modules tend to require the following but check Course Selection with Particular Modules in Mind for exceptions.  

A minimum mark of 60% is required in each of the following 1000-level half courses:

  • 1.0 course: Biology 1001A and 1002B
  • 1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A and 1302B
  • 0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B or 1500A/B
  • 0.5 course from: Applied Math 1201B, Calculus 1301B, 1501B or Math 1600A/B
  • 1.0 course at the 1000-level from Category A or B. A half course from Category A + 0.5 course from Category B, both at the 1000-level, may be taken to satisfy this requirement.
  • 1.0 course which may be deferred to either the summer following Medical Sciences 1 or the Fall/Winter of Medical Sciences 2, but deferral is not recommended:
    • 0.5 course from: Physics 1201A, Physics 1501A
    • 0.5 course from: Computer Science 1026A/B, Physics 1202B, Physics 1502B
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* one or both half courses in physics or computer science can be delayed but these two 0.5 courses must be completed prior to the fall/winter of Year 3 BMSc.

A minimum mark of 50% (passing grade) is required in 1.0 1000-level course from Category A or B. A half course from Category A + 0.5 course from Category B, both at the 1000-level, may be taken to satisfy this requirement.

Course Selection with particular Modules in Mind
Refer to the Academic Calendar for a complete listing of requirements (including admission requirements) for each module offered by the Bachelor of Medical Sciences Program.
  • Medical Bioinformatics: Students interested in applying to the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics must complete Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
  • Neuroscience: Students interested in applying to the Honours Specialization in Neuroscience should refer to the Academic Calendar or the Neuroscience course selection page for information about the specific courses requried.
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See the video overview for Admission & Progression for additional details about admission to the BMSc program.

Questions??

The Academic Advising Team in North Campus Building (NCB) Rm 280 should be contacted for any questions about course selection in Year 1 for students interested in applying for admission to Year 3 of the BMSc Program. Before contacting the Academic Counselling Team: