Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences Honours

About this programme

The Honours BSc in Medical Sciences prepares students for careers in health professions with a human life sciences perspective. This degree provides the foundation for postgraduate programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy and the allied health professions. Prepares students for careers in health as well as medical research and education. Students planning to pursue post-graduate education in health or medical fields may consider taking credits in the following areas: Biochemistry , Calculus, English Language and Literature , Organic Chemistry , Philosophy , and Physics . Early during undergraduate studies, it is the students' responsibility to research prerequisites for advanced courses as well as admission requirements for any post-graduate programs to which they may plan to apply. The Bachelor of Science (Pass) Medical Sciences program is available as a 15-credit degree only. Course selection for this program mirrors the first 3 years of the Medical Sciences degree in the Department of Health Sciences . The requirements to graduate with a BSc (Pass) Medical Sciences are a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average upon completion of the 15 credits required for the degree. In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1 (alpha) 00 to 1 (alpha) 99; at least three credits must be numbered 2 (alpha) 90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3 (alpha) 90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2 (alpha) 00 or above.