NOTE: UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!

For a full, in-depth outline of the Program Requirements for Honours Biology and Psychology, 
please see the McMaster BioPsych Undergraduate Calendar

ENROLLMENT IN BIOPSYCH FROM A LEVEL I PROGRAM

LEVEL I (30 units)
Note: Students entering University from high school cannot enroll in the BioPsych program as a Level I program.
Entry into BioPsych requires completion of any Level I program with a cumulative Average of at least 6.0 including:

UNIT

6
6
6
3
3

COURSE

BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03
PSYCH 1X03, 1XX3
CHEM 1A03, 1AA3
MATH 1A03, 1LS3
PHYSICS 1B03, 1L03
Note: one of PHYSICS 1B03 or 1L03 is required for admission. However, PHYSICS 1B03 must by completed by the end of level II and is strongly recommended in Level I.

AVERAGE

Average of at least 7.0
Grade of at least B- in both
Average of at least 7.0

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTER BIOPSYCH IN SEPTEMBER 2011

LEVELS II-IV (90 units)
[please see admission note above regarding LEVEL I requirements]

UNIT

12
15
3
9
3
27


3
0-3
15-18

COURSE

BIOCHEM 3G03, BIO 2C03, CHEM 20A3, 20B3
PNB 2XA3, 2XB3, 2XC3, 2XE3, 2XT0, 3XE3
BIO 2A03, 2B03, 2F03
From Biology Course List which must include at least three units of LEVEL III
From Psychology Course List 
LEVEL III or IV courses from Biology Course List or Psychology Course List
    Must include at least nine units from Biology Course List and nine units from Psychology Course List. One of BIO 4C09, 4F06, PNB         4D09 or 4DD6 must be included (please see THESIS).
From Psychology Lab Course List (please see PROJECT COURSES).
PHYSICS 1B03 if not completed in LEVEL I (See admission note above).
Electives

Additional Notes

  • Students should refer to their personal degree audit through SOLAR to see if they fulfill their program requirements.
  • Additionally, students should contact the Psychology Undergraduate Advisor - Ann Hollingshead - or the Biology Undergraduate Advisor - Kathy McIntosh - for academic advising relating to the BioPsych program here.
  • Students are strongly recommended to visit the McMaster BioPsych Undergraduate Calendar for any additional information regarding program requirements and information for students who entered the program prior to September 2011.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED BIOPSYCH BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2011

LEVELS II-IV (90 units)
[please see admission note above regarding LEVEL I requirements]

UNITS

_18 
3
6
3
27


3
0-3
15-18

COURSES

_BIOCHEM 3G03, BIO 2C03, CHEM 20A3, 20B3, PSYCH 2RA3, 2RB3
BIO 2A03, 2B03,2F03
PSYCH 2E03, 2F03, 2H03, 2NF3, 2TT3 which must include at least three units from 2NF3 (2F03) or 2TT3

_Additional Notes

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