Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Genetics and Biochemistry

Western University

The Department of Biology currently offers modules of study in Animal Behaviour, Biodiversity and Conservation, Biology, Ecosystem Health, Genetics, and Genetics and Biochemistry. The Department of Biology offers a total of 12 different modules spread among 4 major areas of study. By clicking on one of the titles below you will find a description of the area of study followed by a link to the Academic Calendar for each module offered in that area. As well, a handy checklist PDF is provided to help you navigate the module requirements.You may enter into a module following satisfactory completion of first year. The required first-year courses as well as the grade requirements to gain admission are not the same for each module. The link to the Academic calendar provides the admission and progression requirements.The disciplines of Genetics and Biochemistry have been in a powerful alliance for over a century and have given rise to the modern research discipline of molecular biology. Scientists studying patterns of inheritance have worked together with those studying the structure and interaction of cellular components in order to elucidate the structure of DNA, the basic mechanisms of gene structure and expression, intricate developmental pathways, evolutionary histories, disease pathologies and now, the complete spectrum of genes, transcripts or proteins used by an organism. The Honors Specialization in Genetics and Biochemistry offers an opportunity to bring these two disciplines together and is jointly coordinated by the Departments of Biology and Biochemistry.

Faculty of Science