Biomedical Sciences - BSc (Hons)
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time formats:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
Mid 80s
Faculty:
Faculty of Science
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
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Is this degree for you?
Gain theoretical and practical expertise in the cellular and molecular sciences. In our Biomedical Sciences degree program, you'll have opportunities to research important health issues like how cells turn cancerous and how genes influence aging.
Labs and real-world experiences working with our biomedical industry partners will help you develop a deep understanding of molecular and cell biology, genetics and genomics, and microbiology.
Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available
An optional paid co-op will provide you with additional opportunities to gain experience. You’ll also get to work on laboratory research, preparing you for a career in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
Optional specialization: Management Sciences
Concentration1: Biomedical Chemistry
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
Career possibilities:
- Biomedical technologist
- Biophysicist
- Biostatistician
- Epidemiologist
- Genetic counsellor
Employer possibilities:
- Biofect Innovations
- Public Health Ontario
- St. Michael’s Hospital
- Sunnybrook Hospital
- Trillium Health Partners
Further education:
- Dentistry
- Law
- Medicine
- Molecular Science (MSc)
- Pharmacy
A stepping stone to self-discovery
Biomedical Sciences student, Umayyah, embraced change at TMU and now helps future science students do the same, one orientation and open house at a time.
Umayyah, Biomedical Sciences, Student
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This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 70% in each):
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- 2 of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,284 - $9,796
Out-of-province: $8,823 - $11,954
International: $36,815 - $36,875
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“I think what helped me the most was getting a lot of experience in the lab because I was able to develop all of the necessary skills for conducting translational research. What was also helpful was learning how to design experiments, as it forms the basis for research discovery.”
- Alyona Ivanova, Biomedical Sciences, Class of 2022
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