Honours program in Biology (71-75 Credits)

[Please refer to the Honours Program Web Site for complete details]

The Honours Program in Biology is designed expressly as a preparation for graduate study and research. It provides students with an enriched training in Biology as well as some research and scientific reading experience in a chosen area.

By building on the experience gained in Honours research, it may be possible to complete a Master's thesis within one and a half years of finishing a B.Sc.

Students may apply to enter the Honours Program in Biology near the end of the U2 year by contacting the Honours Advisor: Dr. N. Price, N6/12,  phone; 398-6468,  E-Mail: neil.price@mcgill.ca or the Biology Undergraduate Advisor, Nancy Nelson, W3/25, phone 398-4109, E-Mail: nancy.nelson@mcgill.ca

It is the responsibility of students to visit professors in the department with whom they wish to do their Honours Independent Study and discuss research projects, and research space availability. Deadlines may be found in the “Requirements” section below.

There is a list of professors and outlines of their research interests posted on the Biology Web Site (see the Faculty listing).

REQUIREMENTS FOR HONOURS STATUS ARE AS FOLLOWS

a) Attainment of a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in U2 to be maintained in the U3 year for the Honours degree. (The  previous requirement of 3.2 will continue to apply to students who entered McGill prior to the fall of 2005)

b) Approval of a 9 or 12 credit Independent Studies proposal (see listing for BIOL 479 and 480 for details;   enrolment is limited and applications are competitive.)

c) Registration and completion of U3 study plan with the Honours Advisor, Dr. Neil Price, Room N6/12, 398-6468 or with the Biology Advisor, Nancy Nelson, Room W3/25, 398-4109.

DEADLINES:

June 1st
Notification of intent
August 19th
Completed application form with abstract
September 1st
Start of Academic Year and Honours Program
October 14th
Research Proposal due

TOTAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR BIOLOGY HONOURS (71-75 credits)
58-59 Credits: Completion of courses to fulfill the requirements of the Major Program in Biology (To include BIOL 373: Biometry).

PLUS 13-16 CREDITS FROM:
Credits
Department
Courses
Course Title
9
Biology
BIOL 479 D1/D2
Honours Research Project 1
12
  
OR BIOL 480 D1/D2
Honours Research Project 2
4
  
BIOL 499 D1/D2
Honours Seminar in Biology

Go to Honours Program Website

Note: All newcomers, staff and students, to the Department of Biology are required to attend a “Biology Department Safety Session” at their first opportunity following the start of employment/studies. These sessions are given twice a year at the beginning of terms. The exact dates and times will be posted on the Biology Health & Safety website or contact Anna McNicoll (398-6406).


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