Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences | Online Degrees

Develop a strong grounding in basic sciences like chemistry and biology, and then focus on the biomedical sciences such as human anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology. This online general BSc program will foster an interdisciplinary perspective to your understanding of today's diseases and disorders, while enhancing your critical analysis and communication skills. This online degree is also a good fit if you have aspirations to attend professional schools to become a healthcare professional.

Program Plan

The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences program plan consists of 90.0 units. 42.0 of these units are electives which can be taken from any subject, at any level and in any order, as long you have (or obtain) the prerequisites for any 200 or 300-level courses. The other 48.0 units must be taken as described below.

Notes:

Courses may not be offered every term.
A maximum of 6.0 units from courses offered by other Faculties and Schools may be counted toward the program and/or Plan requirements. This includes courses in COMM, LAW, NURS and courses at Smith Engineering.
This online program plan has been adapted from the official Faculty of Arts and Science E-Calendar to help online students identify only courses that are being offered online.

1. Core courses (24.0 units)

Complete the following:
- BIOL 102 (3.0 units): Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cell Biology
- BIOL 103 (3.0 units): Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystem
Complete the following:
- CHEM 113 (3.0 units): General Chemistry I: From Atoms to Matter
- CHEM 114 (3.0 units): General Chemistry II: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Complete the following:
- CHEM 281 (3.0 units): General Organic Chemistry I (with Virtual Laboratory)
Complete the following:
- PHAR 370 (3.0 units):
Complete the following:
- PHGY 215 (3.0 units): *
- PHGY 216 (3.0 units): *

*Students may substitute PHGY 210/6.0 o�� PHGY 214/6.0 for PHGY 215/3.0 and PHGY 216/3.0

2. Option courses (18.0 units)

Complete 12.0 units from the following course list:
- LISC_List_B at the 200-level or above
Complete 6.0 units from the following course list:
- LISC_List_B

3. Additional requirements (6.0 units)

Complete 6.0 units from the following course list:
- ASC_Science
No more than 12.0 units in BIOL may be used from LISC_List_B.

4. Electives (42.0 units)

Selected from all ASO Course Offerings.

Total Units Required for LISC General Degree: 90.0 Units

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LISC_List_B - Options in the Life Science General Degree

ANAT 100 (3.0 units):
ANAT 380 (3.0 units):
BCHM 218 (3.0 units):
BCHM 270 (3.0 units):
BCHM 370 (formerly BMED 370) (3.0 units):
BIOL 321 (3.0 units): Animal Behaviour
CHEM 285 (3.0 units): General Organic Chemistry II (with Virtual Laboratory)
HLTH 230 (3.0 units): Basic Human Nutrition
MICR 270 (3.0 units):
MICR 271 (3.0 units):
MICR 320 (3.0 units):
MICR 386 (formerly BMED 386) (3.0 units):
PHAR 380 (3.0 units):
PHGY 170 (3.0 units):
STAM 200 (3.0 units) or equivalent (see course page for details): Introduction to Statistics

ASC_Science List - Natural and Physical Science Courses

In the physical and natural sciences or mathematics, all ANAT, ASTR, BIOL, CANC, CHEM, CISC, COGS, MATH, MICR, PHAR, PHGY, PHYS, and REPD courses, and a limited set of PSYC courses. The following courses in these disciplines are offered online:

ANAT 100 (3.0 units):
ANAT 380 (3.0 units):
ASTR 101 (3.0 units): Astronomy I: The Solar System
ASTR 102 (3.0 units): Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
BCHM 218 (3.0 units):
BCHM 270 (3.0 units):
BCHM 370 (formerly BMED 370) (3.0 units):
BIOL 110 (3.0 units): Human Genetics and Evolution
BIOL 111 (3.0 units): Ecology and the Environment
BIOL 321 (3.0 units): Animal Behaviour
BIOL 350 (3.0 units): Evolution and Human Affairs
CANC 380 (3.0 units):
CHEM 285 (3.0 units): General Organic Chemistry II (with Virtual Laboratory)
CISC 101 (3.0 units): Introduction to Computer Programming
CISC 102 (3.0 units): Discrete Mathematics for Computing I
CISC 121 (3.0 units): Introduction to Computing Science I
CISC 124 (3.0 units): Introduction to Computing Science II
COGS 100 (3.0 units): Introduction to Cognitive Science
HLTH 230 (3.0 units): Basic Human Nutrition
MATH 121 (6.0 units): Differential and Integral Calculus
MATH 225 (3.0 units): Ordinary Differential Equations
MICR 270 (3.0 units):
MICR 271 (3.0 units):
MICR 320 (3.0 units):
MICR 386 (formerly BMED 386) (3.0 units):
PATH 310 (3.0 units): Introduction to Pathology and Molecular Medicine
PHAR 100 (3.0 units):
PHAR 370 (3.0 units):
PHAR 380 (3.0 units):
PHGY 170 (3.0 units):
PHYS 118 (6.0 units): Basic Physics
PSYC 100 (6.0 units): Principles of Psychology
PSYC 221 (6.0 units): Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 271 (3.0 units): Brain and Behaviour I
REPD 372 (Formerly BMED 372) (3.0 units):
STAM 200 (3.0 units) or equivalent (see course page for details): Introduction to Statistics

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What can I do with my degree?

Can I apply to Grad School?

Admission requirements for graduate programs vary by institution and program. If your education goals include attending grad school, we recommend that you speak to the receiving institution and compare our programs to their admission requirements. It is currently not possible to complete an Honours degree in Life Sciences online at ��ֱ��.

Possible Career Fields

Your BSc in Life Sciences can lead you to a wide variety of career fields, which may include:

Animal research
Audiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Drug development
Environmental management
Ergonomics
Food science and technology
Forensics
Genetics
Health administration
Kinesiology
Medical and clinical research
Medical illustration
Microbiology
Nutrition & dietetics
Occupational health and safety
Pharmaceutical industry
Public and private research laboratories

Note: Students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies are encouraged to contact the programs directly to find out if our ASO 3-year 90.0-unit general degree will meet admission requirements.

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