Data Science


Introduction

Data Science is an emerging science that involves the ubiquitous problem of learning from data in a wide variety of disciplines. The building blocks of data science include computer science, statistics, and mathematics. Disciplines such as biology, English, economics, and geography generate and use data to tackle problems, and are a key part of the data science ecosystem. What data should and shouldn’t be collected? How should society use data, and data derived predictions? are fundamental questions related to the societal, cultural, philosophical, legal, and historical implications of the emerging uses of data.

The University of Toronto is a global destination for data-science-driven research and education, and is home to one of the world’s leading data science ecosystems that includes award winning faculty and data science researchers that are helping to address some of today’s most challenging issues. Within the Faculty of Arts & Science there is no single data science department; many of our faculty members across several departments teach courses with significant data science components. We also offer a variety of programs of study in data science and related disciplines, including the data science specialist program, programs in computer science, statistical sciences, and more in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, listed throughout this page.

Foundational Data Science Courses

There are a wide range of foundational Data Science courses offered within the Faculty of Arts & Science, which provide a starting point for students of all backgrounds, interests, and academic and career goals.

Preparing for Programs in Data Science, Statistical Sciences, or Computer Science

Students who intend to pursue Specialist or Major programs in Data Science, Statistical Sciences, or Computer Science should enroll in STA130H1 and CSC108H1 (or CSC110Y1 if in the First-Year Computer Science Admission Category). STA130H1 is an introduction to the field of Data Science, using a combination of logical thinking, mathematics, computer simulation, and oral and written discussion and analysis. CSC108H1 and CSC110Y1 is an introduction to the field of computer science, including the programming and computational thinking skills that are vital to data science studies. See below for a description and course requirements of the Data Science Specialist Program and other related programs.

Preparing for Other Programs that Incorporate Data Science

For students who are interested in pursuing other programs but who want to apply Data Science knowledge and skills to their studies, we offer three interdisciplinary foundational Data Science courses: EEB125H1 (for students in the Physical and Life Sciences), GGR274H1 (for students in the Social Sciences), and ENG286H1 (for students in the Humanities). Each of these courses covers the same core Data Science content but is tailored to students in each sector through a combination of domain-specific applications and themes.

While the foundational Data Science courses all have a significant computational component, there is no programming experience required for any of them. Instead, these courses teach the relevant programming skills throughout, so that all students can write computer programs to analyze data by the end of the course. Students who complete EEB125H1, GGR274H1, or ENG286H1 and are interested in gaining a more in-depth introduction to computer programming should consider taking CSC108H1 and other computer science courses.

Data Science Specialist Program

The Data Science Specialist Program is a program offered jointly between the Department of Statistical Sciences and the Department of Computer Science. This program comprises three fundamental and highly-integrated aspects. Students will acquire expertise in statistical reasoning, methods, and inference essential for any data analyst; in-depth training in computer science - the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures for handling large amounts of data; and best practices in software design. This includes training in machine learning, which lies at the intersection of computer and statistical sciences. The third aspect is the application of computer science and statistics to produce analyses of complex, large-scale datasets, and the communication of the insights resulting from these analyses. Students will receive training in these areas by taking integrative courses that are designed specifically for the Data Science Specialist Program. These courses involve experiential learning: students will be solving real world data science problems that involve real datasets from a variety of domains such as business, social sciences, and medicine. The successful student will combine their expertise in computer and statistical science to collect, clean, wrangle complex large-scale datasets, and produce and communicate analyses.

Students may also be interested in exploring other programs and courses offered by the Department of Statistical Sciences or Department of Computer Science. In particular, their Specialist and Major programs share most of the same first-year requirements as the Data Science Specialist program.

Data Science in the Humanities

Large datasets and new computational techniques are reshaping our understanding of the humanities — and humanistic inquiry is raising pressing questions about their ethics and impact. A humanities approach to Data Science equips students with the practical and theoretical skills to engage critically with literary data and computation. What insights emerge when we move “close” to “distant” reading practices — from the close examination of a few canonical texts to algorithmic investigation of vast archives? How comprehensive are existing humanities datasets, and what gaps exist in them? What biases and assumptions are enshrined and naturalized in code?

In the humanities, scholars use computational approaches to large datasets to study a huge range of topics:

  • How cities work in science fiction
  • How Black women abolition activists changed the language and society of the nineteenth century United States
  • How Indigenous data sovereignty needs to inform digital research
  • How historians can use data about imprisonment to understand the past and the present
  • How data reflects power differences in our societies, and may be used to improve health and share culture – but also to surveil and discriminate
  • What datasets are missing, and what their absence tells us about our world

Students in humanities-focused Data Science courses learn how to create computer programs, to negotiate tradeoffs between computational and statistical techniques, and how to make arguments with and about data. They will weigh the merits of quantitative and qualitative approaches to problems in the humanities, engage critically with gaps and biases in datasets, learn to make persuasive arguments with data, and engage with urgent scholarly approaches to issues of the race, gender, disability, and environmental impacts of large-scale computing, data science, and algorithmic decision-making.

Data Science in the Social Sciences

Social scientists are increasingly working with big and complex datasets that contain spatial, group-level, and individual-level dimensions to answer questions about society. This involves projects as diverse as simulating the spread of disease across geographic space to using data on housing prices to understand why market bubbles occur to exploring how social network structure links to the spread of misinformation. Students will develop introductory programming knowledge and data acumen in order to create and run computer programs to explore where, when, and why social processes occur, drawing on theories from geography, linguistics, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, and psychology. Instruction will focus on applying current data analysis libraries, communicating and translating data science methods to both researchers and the public, distinguishing causation from correlation and coincidence, and negotiating tradeoffs between different computational and statistical approaches.

Data Science in the Physical and Life Sciences

Life and physical scientists increasingly use big and complex datasets to answer questions about society and the natural world. More than ever, advances in biology, chemistry, and physics require data science thinking and quantitative skills. This importance highlights the urgency to gaining aptitude in the ability to break a complex problem into simpler parts with computational and statistical approaches, as well as in the collection, organization, interpretation, and clear communication of complex data. The Faculty of Arts & Science offers several programs of study that intentionally bridge data science learning to disciplinary topics in the life and physical sciences through the departments of Cell & Systems Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Physics.

 

Programs Incorporating Data Science

Data Science, Computer Science, Statistical Sciences, and Mathematics

Computer Science Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1689

Computer Science Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1689
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

For students admitted to Arts & Science in the Year 1 Computer Science (CMP1) admission category:

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
Students in the CMP1 admissions category have guaranteed admission to the Computer Science Major, provided the following courses with the stated minimum grades are completed within 12 months of beginning their studies:

For students admitted to other Arts & Science Year 1 admission categories:

Special Requirement

  • Students who do not have the Computer Science Admission Guarantee must complete a supplementary application to be considered for the program.

Variable Minimum Grade
A minimum grade is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a grade below 70% will not be considered for admission. Obtaining this minimum grade does not guarantee admission to the program.

Notes:

  1. Requests for admission will be considered in the first program request period only.
  2. Due to the limited enrolment nature of this program, students are strongly advised to plan to enrol in backup programs.
  3. Students admitted to the program after second or third year will be required to pay retroactive deregulated program fees.

Arts & Science Internship Program

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that space is more limited for Year 3 entry and students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Computer Science Major in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits, including at least one 0.5 credit at the 400-level)

First year (2.5 credits):
1. ( CSC108H1, CSC148H1, CSC165H1/​ CSC240H1)/( CSC110Y1, CSC111H1); MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1/​( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)

Students in this program have the option to enrol in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Notes:

  1. Students with a strong background in an object-oriented language such as Python, Java or C++ may omit CSC108H1 and proceed directly with CSC148H1. [There is no need to replace the missing 0.5 credit for program completion; however, please base your course choice on what you are ready to take, not on “saving” a 0.5 credit].
  2. CSC240H1 is an accelerated and enriched version of CSC165H1 plus CSC236H1, intended for students with a strong mathematical background, or who develop an interest after taking CSC165H1. If you take CSC240H without CSC165H1, there is no need to replace the missing half-credit for program completion; but please see Note (a).
  3. Consult the Undergraduate Office for advice about choosing among CSC108H1 and CSC148H1, and between CSC165H1 and CSC240H1.
  4. We recommend that students take MAT137Y1 or MAT157Y1, as they have been determined to provide the best preparation for upper-year courses in computer science and benefit students in CSC165H1/​ CSC240H1. Similarly, we recommend MAT223H1 or MAT240H1, if students choose one of these options in their later years.

Second year (2.5 credits):

2. CSC207H1, CSC236H1/​ CSC240H1, CSC258H1, CSC263H1/​ CSC265H1, STA247H1/​ STA237H1/​ STA255H1/​ STA257H1

Later years (3.0 credits):
3. 3.0 credits of courses selected from the following list:

These 3.0 credits must include:

  • at least one 0.5 credit from a 400-level CSC/BCB course, and
  • at least 1.5 additional credit from 300-/400-level CSC/BCB courses.

No more than 1.0 credit from CSC490H1, CSC491H1, CSC494H1, CSC495H1, CSC494Y1, BCB330Y1/​ BCB430Y1 may be used to fulfill program requirements.

The choices in 3 must satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity by including one of the following courses: CSC301H1, CSC302H1, CSC318H1, CSC404H1, CSC413H1, CSC417H1, CSC418H1, CSC419H1, CSC420H1, CSC428H1, CSC454H1, CSC485H1, CSC490H1, CSC491H1, CSC494H1, CSC495H1, CSC494Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream will also meet this requirement.

Transfer credits (except for those attained through a University of Toronto exchange program) cannot comprise more than 1.0 credit at the 300-/400-level, and cannot be used to satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity. In addition, transfer credits (except for those attained through a University of Toronto exchange program) cannot be used to satisfy the requirement for 0.5 credit at the 400-level in CSC/BCB.

Computer Science Minor (Science Program) - ASMIN1689

Computer Science Minor (Science Program) - ASMIN1689
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

For students admitted to Arts & Science in the Year 1 Computer Science (CMP1) admission category:

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
Students in the CMP1 admissions category have guaranteed admission to the Computer Science Minor, provided the following courses with the stated minimum grades are completed within 12 months of beginning their studies:

For students admitted to other Arts & Science Year 1 admission categories:

Special Requirement

  • Students who do not have the Computer Science Admission Guarantee must complete a supplementary application to be considered for the program.

Variable Minimum Grade
A minimum grade is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a grade below 70% will not be considered for admission. Obtaining this minimum grade does not guarantee admission to the program.

Notes:

  1. Requests for admission will be considered in the first program request period only.
  2. Due to the limited enrolment nature of this program, students are strongly advised to plan to enroll in backup programs.
Completion Requirements:

(4.0 credits)

1. ( CSC108H1/​ CSC120H1, CSC148H1, CSC165H1/​ CSC240H1)/( CSC110Y1, CSC111H1)

Notes:

  1. Students with a strong background in Java or C++ may omit CSC108H1 and proceed directly with CSC148H1.
  2. CSC240H1 is an accelerated and enriched version of CSC165H1 plus CSC236H1, intended for students with a strong mathematical background, or who develop an interest after taking CSC165H1.
  3. Consult the Undergraduate Office for advice about choosing among CSC108H1 and CSC148H1, and between CSC165H1 and CSC240H1.

2. CSC207H1, CSC236H1/​ CSC240H1

(Total of above requirements: 2.5 credits. If you take fewer than 2.5 credits, you must take more than 1.5 credits from the next list, so that the total is 4.0 credits.)

3. 1.5 credits from the following list, of which at least 1.0 credit must be at the 300-/400-level:

  • CSC: any 200-/300-/400-level

Note:

  • Computer Science Minors are limited to 1.5 credits from 300-/400-level CSC/ECE courses.
  • Transfer credits cannot comprise more than 0.5 credit at the 300-/400-level.

Computer Science Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1689

Computer Science Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1689
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Only students in the Year 1 Computer Science admission category (CMP1) who meet the criteria of the Computer Science program admission guarantee are eligible to apply to the Computer Science Specialist program.

Requests for admission will be considered in the first program request period only. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to apply.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
Students in the CMP1 admissions category have guaranteed admission to the Computer Science Specialist, provided the following courses with the stated minimum grades are successfully completed within 12 months of beginning their studies:

Note:

  1. If you are admitted to the CS Specialist in a session other than the summer after your first year (including if you are admitted after completing summer courses), you may be charged retroactive program fees. More information about retroactive fees can be found in the Faculty of Arts & Science Fees & Refund page.

Arts & Science Internship Program

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that space is more limited for Year 3 entry and students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Computer Science Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(12.0 credits, including at least 1.5 credits at the 400-level)

First year (2.5 credits):

1. ( CSC110Y1, CSC111H1), MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

Notes:

  1. CSC110Y1 and CSC111H1 must be completed in order to complete the Specialist program. No course substitutions will be accepted for CSC110Y1 and/or CSC111H1.
  2. Students seeking an enriched introduction to the theory of computing may choose to enrol in CSC240H in their first year. Please consult the department's Undergraduate Office for advice about enroling in CSC240H.

Students in this program have the option to enrol in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. (See Note below)

Second year (3.5 credits):

2. CSC207H1, CSC209H1, CSC236H1/​ CSC240H1, CSC258H1, CSC263H1/​ CSC265H1, MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1; STA247H1/​ STA237H1/​ STA255H1/​ STA257H1

Later years (6.0 credits):

3. CSC369H1, CSC373H1

4. 5.0 credits of courses selected from the following list:

These 5.0 credits must include:

  • at least 1.5 credits from 400-level CSC or BCB courses.
  • no more than 2.0 credits from MAT or STA courses (excluding STA414H1).

No more than 1.0 credit from CSC490H1, CSC491H1, CSC494H1, CSC495H1, CSC494Y1, BCB330Y1/​ BCB430Y1 may be used to fulfill program requirements.

The choices in 4 must satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity by including one of the following courses: CSC301H1, CSC302H1, CSC318H1, CSC404H1, CSC413H1, CSC417H1, CSC418H1, CSC419H1, CSC420H1, CSC428H1, CSC454H1, CSC485H1, CSC490H1, CSC491H1, CSC494H1, CSC495H1, CSC494Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream will also meet this requirement.

Transfer credits (except for those attained through a University of Toronto exchange program) cannot comprise more than 1.0 credit at the 300-/400-level, and cannot be used to satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity. In addition, transfer credits (except for those attained through a University of Toronto exchange program) cannot comprise more than 0.5 credit of the 400-level CSC or BCB courses required.

Choosing courses

This program offers considerable freedom to choose courses at the 300-/400-level, and you are free to make those choices on your own. We are eager to offer guidance, however, and both our Undergraduate Office and individual faculty members are a rich source of advice.

Data Science Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1687

Data Science Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1687

The field of Data Science is a combination of statistics and computer science methodologies that enable ‘learning from data’. A data scientist extracts information from data, and is involved with every step that must be taken to achieve this goal, from getting acquainted with the data to communicating the results in non-technical language. The Data Science Specialist program prepares students for work in the Data Science industry or government and for graduate studies in Data Science, Computer Science, or Statistics. Students in the program will benefit from a range of advanced courses in Computer Science and Statistics offered by the University of Toronto, as well as from a sequence of three integrative courses designed especially for the program.

The Data Science Specialist program comprises three fundamental and highly-integrated aspects. First, students will acquire expertise in statistical reasoning, methods, and inference essential for any data analyst. Seconds, students will receive in-depth training in computer science: the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures for handling large amounts of data, and best practices in software design. Students will receive training in machine learning, which lies at the intersection of computer and statistical sciences. The third aspect is the application of computer science and statistics to produce analyses of complex, large-scale datasets, and the communication of the results of these analyses; students will receive training in these areas by taking integrative courses that are designed specifically for the Data Science Specialist program. The courses involve experiential learning: students will be working with real large-scale datasets from the domain of business, government, and/or science. The successful student will combine their expertise in computer and statistical science to produce and communicate analyses of complex large-scale datasets.

Skills that graduates of the program will acquire include proficiency in statistical reasoning and computational thinking; data manipulation and exploration, visualization, and communication that are required for work as a data scientist; the ability to apply statistical methods to solve problems in the context of scientific research, business, and government; familiarity and experience with best practices in software development; and knowledge of current software infrastructure for handling large data sets. Graduates of the program will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply machine learning algorithms to large-scale datasets that arise in scientific research, government, and business; create appropriate data visualizations for complex datasets; identify and answer questions that involve applying statistical methods or machine learning algorithms to complex data, and communicating the results; present the results and limitations of a data analysis at an appropriate technical level for the intended audience.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

For students admitted to Arts & Science in the Year 1 Computer Science (CMP1) admission category:

Variable Minimum Grade
A minimum grade is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on the number of applicants. At least 20 spaces will be available each year for students applying from Year 1 Computer Science (CMP1) within 12 months of beginning their studies:

* STA130H1 is restricted to first-year students, therefore students are strongly encouraged to take STA130H1 in their first year. STA261H1 will be used in place of STA130H1 for program admission purposes if a student has not completed STA130H1 or if they have completed both STA130H1 and STA261H1 by the time they are being considered for admission.

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants will not be considered for admission with a grade lower than 70% in CSC110Y1, MAT137Y1, and STA130H1/​ STA261H1, or lower than 77% in CSC111H1. ( MAT157Y1 grades will be adjusted to account for the course's greater difficulty.) Obtaining these minimum grades does not guarantee admission to the program.

For students admitted to other Arts & Science Year 1 admission categories:

Special Requirement

  • Students who do not have the Computer Science Admission Guarantee must complete a supplementary application to be considered for the program.

Variable Minimum Grade
A minimum grade is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

* STA130H1 is restricted to first-year students, therefore students are strongly encouraged to take STA130H1 in their first year. STA261H1 will be used in place of STA130H1 for program admission purposes if a student has not completed STA130H1 or if they have completed both STA130H1 and STA261H1 by the time they are being considered for admission.

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a grade lower than 70% will not be considered for admission. ( MAT157Y1 grades will be adjusted to account for the course's greater difficulty.) Obtaining these minimum grades does not guarantee admission to the program.

Notes:

  1. Requests for admission will be considered in the first program request period only.
  2. Due to the limited enrolment nature of this program, students are strongly advised to plan to enroll in backup programs.
  3. Students admitted to the program after second or third year will be required to pay retroactive deregulated program fees.

Arts & Science Internship Program

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that space is more limited for Year 3 entry and students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Data Science Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(13.0-13.5 credits, including at least 1.5 credits at the 400-level)

First year (3.0-3.5 credits)
MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1, MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1 ( MAT240H1 is recommended), STA130H1, ( CSC108H1, CSC148H1)/ ( CSC110Y1, CSC111H1)
Note: Students with a strong background in an object-oriented language such as Python, Java or C++ may omit CSC108H1 and proceed directly with CSC148H1. There is no need to replace the missing half-credit for program completion; however, please base your course choice on what you are ready to take, not on "saving" a half-credit. Consult with the Computer Science Undergraduate Office for advice on choosing between CSC108H1 and CSC148H1.

Students in this program have the option to enrol in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Second year (3.5-4.0 credits)
MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1, STA257H1, STA261H1, CSC207H1, ( CSC165H1, CSC236H1)/ CSC236H1/​ CSC240H1 ( CSC240H1 is recommended), JSC270H1 (Data Science I)
Note: CSC240H1 is an accelerated and enriched version of CSC165H1 plus CSC236H1, intended for students with a strong mathematical background, or who develop an interest after taking CSC165H1. If you take CSC240H1 without CSC165H1, there is no need to replace the missing half-credit for program completion; however, please base your course choice on what you are ready to take, not on "saving" a half-credit. Consult the Computer Science Undergraduate Office for advice on choosing between CSC165H1 and CSC240H1. CSC236H1 may be taken without CSC165H1 for students who completed CSC111H1.

Later years (6.5 credits/7.0 credits for students who have not completed STA130H1 (see 4.))

  1. STA302H1, one of STA303H1 or STA305H1, STA355H1, CSC209H1, CSC263H1/​ CSC265H1 ( CSC265H1 is recommended), CSC343H1, CSC373H1, JSC370H1 (Data Science II)
  2. STA314H1/​ CSC311H1
  3. 2.0 credits from the following list, including at least 1.0 credit at the 400-level (see below for additional conditions): STA303H1/​ STA305H1 (whichever one was not taken previously), STA347H1, CSC401H1, STA414H1/​ CSC412H1, CSC413H1/​ CSC421H1, any 400-level STA course; JSC470H1 (Data Science III); CSC454H1, CSC490H1, CSC491H1, CSC494H1, CSC495H1, CSC494Y1.
  4. If a student has not completed STA130H1 then an additional 0.5 credit 300+ level STA course that is not used towards any other program requirement must be completed.

The choices from 3 must satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity by including at least 0.5 credit from the following: JSC470H1 (Data Science III); CSC454H1, CSC490H1, CSC491H1, CSC494H1, CSC495H1, CSC494Y1, STA490Y1, STA496H1, STA497H1, STA498Y1, STA499Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream will also meet this requirement.

Transfer credits (except for those attained through a University of Toronto exchange program) cannot comprise more than 1.0 credit at the 300-/400-level, and cannot be used to satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity. In addition, transfer credits (except for those attained through a University of Toronto exchange program) cannot comprise more than 0.5 credit of the 400-level CSC or or STA or JSC courses required.

Students will be advised to develop domain expertise in at least one area where Data Science is applicable, by taking a sequence of courses in that area throughout their program. Examples of such areas will be provided to students by program advisors and will form the basis for a later proposal for program Focuses (to be approved through internal Arts & Science governance procedures).

Note:
-If you do not complete STA130H1 in your first year of study, this requirement must be fulfilled by completing a 300 or 400-level 0.5 credit STA course to replace STA130H1. Please note that the 300 or 400-level STA course used to replace STA130H1 cannot be a course that is already being used to meet a program completion requirement.

Mathematics & Its Applications Specialist (Probability/Statistics) (Science Program) - ASSPE1890

Mathematics & Its Applications Specialist (Probability/Statistics) (Science Program) - ASSPE1890

The Specialist in Mathematics & Its Applications (Probability/Statistics) is directed toward students whose interests include both Mathematics and its applications in Probability and Statistics. These skills are in high demand in a world in which the uses of AI are expanding by leaps and bounds.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students are encouraged to take their introductory calculus/analysis, algebra, and computer programming in their first year of study ( MAT157Y1/​ MAT137Y1, MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1, MAT224H1/​ MAT247H1, CSC108H1, CSC148H1).

Arts & Science Internship Program

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry and students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Mathematics & Its Applications Specialist (Probability/Statistics) in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

11.5-12.5 credits

Fundamentals for Mathematical Applications in Probability and Statistics

1. Calculus, Analysis and Proofs: 2.0 – 2.5 credits from MAT157Y1/​ ( MAT137Y1, MAT246H1), MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1
2. Algebra: 1.0 credit from MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1, MAT224H1/​ MAT247H1
3. Ordinary Differential Equations: MAT244H1/​ MAT267H1
4. Computer Programming: CSC108H1, CSC148H1
5. Probability and Statistics: STA257H1, STA261H1, STA347H1

Ethical and Social Responsibility

6. 0.5 credit with a significant emphasis on ethics and social responsibility (list below)

Further Studies in Probability and Statistics

7. Data Analysis: STA302H1
8. Related Structures: 1.0 credit from STA452H1/​ STA453H1/​ MAT332H1/​ MAT344H1/​ APM348H1/​ MAT377H1/​ APM461H1/​ any 300+level course from STA
9. Advanced Statistics: 1.0 credit from STA437H1/​ STA442H1/​ STA447H1/​ STA457H1

Further Studies in Mathematics

10. Groups and Symmetries: MAT301H1
11. Complex Variables: MAT334H1
12. Real Analysis: MAT337H1
13. Partial Differential Equations or Optimization: 0.5 credit from APM346H1/​ MAT351Y1/​ APM462H1
14. Advanced Topics: Additional 1.0 credit at the 300+ level from APM/MAT/STA courses

Notes:

  • Not all courses listed have priority enrolment for students enrolled in this program. Students are responsible for checking priority of courses and meeting course prerequisites for courses they wish to take.
  • Each course can count toward only one requirement, even if listed as options to multiple requisites of the program.
  • CSC108H1 is waived for students who complete CSC148H1 first. If a student has not taken a year-long course in programming in secondary school, it is strongly recommended that students take CSC108H1 first.
  • Students may use CR/NCR on the course they use toward the ethics and social responsibility credit.
  • Students in their last year of study with a cGPA of 3.5 or higher may be permitted to take up to 1.5 credits of Math graduate courses. These courses may count toward specialist program requirements, where relevant (e.g., as courses “at the 400-level”). To review eligibility criteria and apply for graduate courses as an undergraduate student, find more information on the A&S Math website.

Courses accepted towards this program’s ethics requirement:
 CSC300H1/​ CSE240H1/​ CSE270H1/​ EEB215H1/​ ENV200H1/​ ESS205H1/​ any ETH200+/ FOR201H1/​ HIS268H1/​ HPS200H1/​ HPS202H1/​ INS200H1/​ JPH441H1/​ PHL265H1/​ PHL271H1/​ PHL273H1/​ PHL275H1/​ PHL281H1/​ PHL295H1/​ SDS256H1/​ another suitable course with permission from the Associate Chair, Undergraduate

Specialist in Statistical Science: Methods and Practice (Science Program) - ASSPE2270

Specialist in Statistical Science: Methods and Practice (Science Program) - ASSPE2270

Statistical Science encompasses methods and tools for obtaining knowledge from data and for understanding the uncertainty associated with this knowledge. The purposes of the undergraduate programs are to: (1) equip students with a general framework for obtaining knowledge from data; (2) give students skills that they are able to flexibly apply to a variety of problems; and (3) to provide students with the ability to learn new methods as needs, data sources, and technology change.

The Specialist Program in Statistical Science: Methods and Practice is distinguished from the specialist program in Statistical Science: Theory and Methods through its emphasis on collaborative statistical practice and advanced exposure to an allied discipline. The program includes fundamental concepts in probability and statistical theory with mathematical prerequisites relevant to statistical practice. Students in the program acquire advanced expertise in statistical reasoning, methods, and computation, and complete a focus in another discipline that permits students to become conversant in that discipline to the extent that they can effectively collaborate. Students will also acquire advanced skills in communication, consultation and collaboration and an understanding of the role of mathematical thinking to support the development and evaluate the properties of statistical methods.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Note there are different admission criteria depending on whether a student has completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits, or 9.0 or more credits.

For students who have completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits:

Completed Courses (some with minimum grades)
The following courses are required:

• STA130H1
• CSC108H1/​ CSC110Y1/​ CSC111H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1
• MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1
• ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1) with a minimum grade of 73% in each/ MAT137Y1 (63%)/ MAT157Y1 (63%)

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in STA130H1 and ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

Note:
- Students who take ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1) will typically require a higher minimum grade average than students who take MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1.

- STA130H1 is restricted to first-year students, therefore students are strongly encouraged to take STA130H1 in their first year. If you are unable to complete STA130H1 in first year, see notes below for accepted substitutions for this requirement.

For students who have completed 9.0 or more credits:

Completed Courses (some with minimum grades)
The following courses are required:

• CSC108H1/​ CSC110Y1/​ CSC111H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1
• MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1
• MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1
• ( STA237H1 and STA238H1) with a minimum grade of 73% in each/ ( STA247H1 and STA248H1) with a minimum grade of 73% in each/ ( STA257H1 and STA261H1) with a minimum grade of 63% in each.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in ( STA237H1 and STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1 and STA248H1)/ ( STA257H1 and STA261H1) and MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

Note:
Students who take ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/( STA247H1, STA248H1) will typically require a higher minimum grade average than students who take ( STA257H1, STA261H1).

Arts & Science Internship Program

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that space is more limited for Year 3 entry and students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Specialist in Statistical Science: Methods and Practice in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(10.5 or 11.0 credits plus a disciplinary focus requiring 2.0-3.5 credits)

First year:
1. STA130H1, ( CSC108H1, CSC148H1)/ ( CSC110Y1, CSC111H1)/ ( CSC110Y1, CSC148H1), ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1. ( MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1 recommended)

Notes:

  1. Students with a strong background in an object-oriented language such as Python, Java or C++ may omit CSC108H1 and proceed directly with CSC148H1. [There is no need to replace the missing 0.5 credit for program completion; however, please base your course choice on what you are ready to take, not on “saving” a 0.5 credit].

2. Recommended: introductory course in disciplinary focus. MAT223H1/​ ​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1 is also strongly recommended to be taken in first year and is required preparation for MAT237Y1.

Second year:

3. MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1, MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1, ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1, STA248H1)/ ( STA257H1, STA261H1)

(( STA257H1, STA261H1) recommended)

Upper years:

4. STA302H1, STA303H1, STA304H1/​ STA305H1, STA313H1/​ STA314H1/​ STA365H1, STA355H1

5. 1.5 credits from the following list: STA414H1, STA437H1, STA442H1, STA457H1, STA465H1, STA475H1, STA480H1, STA410H1

6. STA490Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream will also meet this requirement.

7. 1.0 credit from the following list: MAT224H1/​ MAT247H1, MAT337H1/​ MAT357H1, CSC148H1, CSC207H1, or any remaining 300+ level STA courses not used toward other requirements of this program - STA304H1, STA305H1, STA313H1, STA314H1, STA347H1, STA365H1, STA410H1, STA414H1, STA437H1, STA442H1, STA447H1, STA450H1, STA452H1, STA453H1, STA457H1, STA465H1, STA475H1, STA480H1, STA492H1, STA496H1/​ STA497H1 ( STA399H1 and STA399Y1 may be considered on a case by case basis with the approval of the Program Director.)

Notes:
-If you do not complete STA130H1 in your first year of study, this requirement must be fulfilled by completing a 300 or 400-level 0.5 credit STA course to replace STA130H1. Please note that the 300 or 400-level STA course used to replace STA130H1 cannot be a course that is already being used to meet a program completion requirement.

Disciplinary Focuses

Students in the Specialist Program in Statistical Science: Methods and Practice program must enrol in and complete at least one disciplinary focus.

To enrol in one or more focuses, students must first be enrolled in the Specialist Program in Statistical Science: Methods and Practice program. Enrolment instructions can be found on the Arts & Science Program Toolkit website. Focuses can be chosen on ACORN after admission to the program, which begins in July.

Health Studies (ASFOC2270A): (2.0 credits) HMB342H1, at least 0.5 credit from HST209H1/​ HST211H1/​ HST250H1, and at least 0.5 credit from HST308H1/​ HST310H1/​ HST405H1/​ HST330H1/​ HST440H1/​ HST464H1

Global Health (ASFOC2270B): (3.0 credits) BIO120H1, BIO130H1, HMB203H1, HMB265H1, HMB323H1/​ HMB303H1/​ HMB306H1/​ JNH350H1/​ HMB342H1, HMB433H1/​ HMB406H1/​ HMB462H1/​ HAJ453H1/​ HMB434H1 (Recommended: HMB433H1)

Health and Disease (ASFOC2270C): (3.0 credits) BIO120H1, BIO130H1, HMB202H1, HMB265H1, HMB302H1/​ HMB322H1/​ HMB312H1/​ HMB342H1, HMB422H1/​ HMB402H1/​ HMB432H1/​ HMB434H1/​ HMB435H1/​ HMB436H1/​ HMB437H1/​ HMB452H1/​ HMB462H1

Fundamental Genetics and its Applications (ASFOC2270D): (3.0 credits) BIO120H1, BIO130H1, HMB201H1, HMB265H1, HMB301H1/​ HMB311H1/​ HMB321H1/​ HMB360H1, HMB421H1/​ HMB441H1/​ HMB401H1/​ HMB431H1 (Recommended: HMB421H1)

Neuroscience (ASFOC2270E): (3.0 credits) BIO120H1, BIO130H1, HMB200H1, HMB265H1, HMB300H1/​ HMB310H1/​ HMB320H1/​ HMB360H1/​ CJH332H1, HMB420H1/​ JHA410H1/​ HMB430H1/​ HMB450H1 (Recommended: HMB420H1)

Social Psychology (ASFOC2270F): (2.0 credits) PSY100H1, PSY220H1, PSY322H1, PSY326H1/​ PSY321H1/​ PSY424H1/​ PSY426H1/​ PSY405H1/​ PSY406H1

Cognitive Psychology (ASFOC2270G): (2.0 credits) PSY100H1, PSY270H1, PSY493H1, PSY372H1/​ PSY405H1/​ PSY406H1/​ PSY475H1

Sociolinguistics (ASFOC2270H): (3.0 credits) LIN100Y1; two of LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN232H1 or LIN241H1; LIN351H1 and LIN456H1

Psycholinguistics (ASFOC2270I): (3.0 credits) LIN100Y1; two of LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN232H1 or LIN241H1; two of JLP374H1, JLP315H1 or JLP471H1

Astronomy & Astrophysics (ASFOC2270J): (2.5 or 3.0 credits) ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1); AST221H1, AST222H1; ( PHY252H1, AST320H1)/ AST325H1/​ AST326Y1

Sociology (ASFOC2270K): (2.5 credits) ( SOC100H1, SOC150H1) with a combined minimum grade average of 65%; SOC204H1; 1.0 credit from SOC303H1, SOC312H1, SOC336H1, SOC355H1, SOC363H1, SOC364H1.

Students interested in advanced study in Sociology should consider additional courses, in particular SOC201H1, SOC251H1, and SOC254H1

Ecology (ASFOC2270L): (3.0 credits) BIO120H1, BIO220H1; 2.0 credits from (with at least a 0.5 credit at the 400-level) EEB319H1/​ EEB321H1/​ EEB328H1/​ EEB365H1/​ EEB428H1/​ EEB433H1/​ EEB440H1 or ENV234H1/​ ENV334H1/​ ENV432H1

Evolutionary Biology (ASFOC2270M): (3.5 credits) BIO120H1, BIO130H1, BIO220H1; 1.5 credits from HMB265H1/​ BIO260H1, EEB318H1, EEB323H1, EEB324H1, EEB325H1, EEB362H1, EHJ352H1; 0.5 credit from EEB440H1, EEB455H1, EEB458H1, EEB459H1, EEB460H1

Notes:

  • BIO260H1 requires BIO230H1 as a prerequisite.
  • Students in the Focus in Evolutionary Biology can request that HMB waive the co-requisite of BIO230H1 for HMB265H1 and that EEB waive the prerequisite of BIO230H1 for EEB460H1. These waivers will only be considered for students in the Applied Statistics specialist focus in Evolutionary Biology. All other pre- and co-requisites are required.

Economics (ASFOC2270N): (3.5 credits) ( ECO101H1, ECO102H1), ECO200Y1/​ ECO206Y1, ECO202Y1/​ ECO208Y1, 0.5 credit 300+ series ECO course with the exception of ECO374H1 and ECO375H1

Biochemistry (ASFOC2270O): (3.0 credits)
CHM135H1, CHM136H1, BCH210H1, BCH311H1, BCH370H1, BCH441H1

Physics (ASFOC2270P): (2.5 credits)
PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1, PHY224H1, PHY252H1/​ PHY254H1/​ PHY256H1, PHY324H1

Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology (ASFOC2270Q): (3.0 credits)
BIO130H1 (70%), PSL300H1, PSL301H1, PCL201H1, PCL302H1, PCL345H1/​ PCL362H1/​ PCL381H1/​ PCL469H1/​ PCL470H1

Immunology (3.0 Credits) - BIO130H1 (70%), IMM250H1, IMM340H1, IMM350H1, IMM360H1, IMM429H1/​ ​ IMM430H1/​ ​ IMM431H1/​ IMM435H1

Students in the Focus in Immunology can request that Immunology waive the BIO and BCH prerequisites for IMM340H1, IMM360H1, and IMM435H1. These waivers will only be considered for students in the Specialist in Statistical Science: Methods and Practice Focus in Immunology. All other pre- and co-requisites are required.

Specialist in Statistical Science: Theory and Methods (Science Program) - ASSPE2290

Specialist in Statistical Science: Theory and Methods (Science Program) - ASSPE2290

Statistical Science encompasses methods and tools for obtaining knowledge from data and for understanding the uncertainty associated with this knowledge. The purposes of the undergraduate programs are to: (1) equip students with a general framework for obtaining knowledge from data; (2) give students skills that they are able to flexibly apply to a variety of problems; and (3) to provide students with the ability to learn new methods as needs, data sources, and technology change.

The Specialist Program in Statistical Science: Theory and Methods emphasizes probability and the theory of statistical inference as underlying mathematical frameworks for statistical data analysis. Students in the program acquire advanced expertise in statistical theory and methods, as well as an understanding of the role of statistical science to solve problems in a variety of contexts. The successful student will also acquire skills in mathematical reasoning, computational thinking, and communication in the context of solving statistical problems.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Note there are different admission criteria depending on whether a student has completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits, or 9.0 or more credits.

For students who have completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits:

Completed Courses (some with minimum grades)
The following courses are required:

• STA130H1
• CSC108H1/​ CSC110Y1/​ CSC111H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1
• MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1
• MAT137Y1 (63%)/ MAT157Y1 (63%)

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in STA130H1 and MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

Note:

- STA130H1 is restricted to first-year students, therefore students are strongly encouraged to take STA130H1 in their first year. If you are unable to complete STA130H1 in first year, see notes below for accepted substitutions for this requirement.

For students who have completed 9.0 or more credits:

Completed Courses (some with minimum grades)
The following courses are required:

• CSC108H1/​ CSC110Y1/​ CSC111H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1
• MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1
• MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1
• STA257H1 (63%) and STA261H1 (63%)

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in ( STA257H1 and STA261H1) and MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

Arts & Science Internship Program

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that space is more limited for Year 3 entry and students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Specialist in Statistical Science: Theory and Methods in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(11.0 or 11.5 credits)

First Year:

STA130H1, CSC108H1/​ CSC110Y1/​ CSC111H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1, MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1, MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ ​ MAT240H1

Second Year:
MAT224H1/​ MAT247H1, MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1; STA257H1, STA261H1

Higher Years:
1. STA302H1, STA303H1, STA304H1/​ STA305H1, STA313H1/​ STA314H1/​ STA365H1, STA347H1, STA355H1
2. 1.0 credit from the following list: STA410H1, STA414H1, STA437H1, STA442H1, STA457H1, STA465H1, STA475H1, STA480H1
3. One of STA447H1, STA452H1, STA453H1

4. 1.0 credit from: ACT451H1, ACT452H1, ACT460H1, MAT327H1, MAT332H1, MAT334H1/​ MAT354H1, MAT337H1/​ MAT357H1, MAT301H1/​ MAT347Y1, MAT344H1, CSC207H1, CSC336H1, CSC343H1, or any remaining 300+ level STA courses not used toward other program requirements - STA304H1, STA305H1, STA313H1, STA314H1, STA365H1, STA410H1, STA414H1, STA437H1, STA442H1, STA447H1, STA450H1, STA452H1, STA453H1, STA457H1, STA465H1, STA475H1, STA480H1, STA490Y1, STA492H1, STA496H1/​ STA497H1 ( STA399H1 and STA399Y1 may be considered on a case by case basis with the approval of the Program Director.)

5. One of STA492H1, STA496H1/​ STA497H1/​ STA498Y1/​ STA499Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream will also meet this requirement.

Students planning to take any of these courses should ensure they have the required prerequisites

Note:

  • If you do not complete STA130H1 in your first year of study, this requirement must be fulfilled by completing a 300 or 400-level 0.5 credit STA course to replace STA130H1. Please note that the 300 or 400-level STA course used to replace STA130H1 cannot be a course that is already being used to meet a program completion requirement.

Statistics Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2289

Statistics Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2289

Statistical Science encompasses methods and tools for obtaining knowledge from data and for understanding the uncertainty associated with this knowledge. The purposes of the undergraduate programs are to: (1) equip students with a general framework for obtaining knowledge from data; (2) give students skills that they are able to flexibly apply to a variety of problems; and (3) to provide students with the ability to learn new methods as needs, data sources, and technology change.
The Major in Statistics gives students a broad understanding of the statistical methods and computational and communication skills appropriate for effective statistical problem solving. The successful student will also acquire a general understanding of the role of mathematical thinking to support the development and evaluate the properties of statistical methods. While the Major is designed to complement study in an area of application of quantitative methods, students in the Major may choose to have a greater focus in probability and statistical theory through elective courses.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Note there are different admission criteria depending on whether a student has completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits, or 9.0 or more credits.

For students who have completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits:

Completed Courses
The following courses are required:

• STA130H1
• ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in STA130H1 and ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

Note:
- Students who take ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1) will typically require a higher minimum grade average than students who take MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1.

- STA130H1 is restricted to first-year students, therefore students are strongly encouraged to take STA130H1 in their first year. If you are unable to complete STA130H1 in first year, see notes below for accepted substitutions for this requirement.

For students who have completed 9.0 or more credits:

Completed Courses
The following courses are required:

• CSC108H1/​ CSC110Y1/​ CSC111H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1
• MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1
• MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1
• ( STA237H1 and STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1 and STA248H1)/ ( STA257H1 and STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in ( STA237H1 and STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1 and STA248H1)/ ( STA257H1 and STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1 and MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

Note:
- Students who take ( STA237H1 and STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1 and STA248H1) will typically require a higher minimum grade average than students who take ( STA257H1 and STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1.

Completion Requirements:

(7.0 or 7.5 credits, including a 0.5 credit STA 400-series course)

First Year:

STA130H1, CSC108H1/​ CSC110Y1/​ CSC111H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1.

( MAT223H1/​​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1 recommended in first year)

Second Year:
MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1, MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1; ( STA247H1, STA248H1)/ ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/ ( STA257H1, STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1

( STA237H1 and STA238H1 are strongly recommended. MAT221H1 may not be used for this requirement.)

Higher Years:
1. STA302H1
2. 0.5 credit from STA313H1/​ STA314H1/​ STA365H1/​ STA347H1/​ STA355H1
3. 0.5 credit from STA414H1/​ STA437H1/​ STA442H1/​ STA457H1/​ STA465H1/​ STA475H1/​ STA480H1
4. 1.0 credit from remaining STA300+ level courses not used toward other program requirements in the following list: STA303H1, STA304H1, STA305H1, STA313H1, STA314H1, STA347H1, STA355H1, STA365H1, STA410H1, STA414H1, STA437H1, STA442H1, STA447H1, STA450H1, STA452H1, STA453H1, STA457H1, STA465H1, STA475H1, STA480H1, STA490Y1, STA492H1, STA496H1/​ STA497H1 ( STA399H1 and STA399Y1 may be considered on a case by case basis with the approval of the Program Director).

Note:

  • If you do not complete STA130H1 in your first year of study, this requirement must be fulfilled by completing a 300 or 400-level 0.5 credit STA course to replace STA130H1. Please note that the 300 or 400-level STA course used to replace STA130H1 cannot be a course that is already being used to meet a program completion requirement.

Statistics Minor (Science Program) - ASMIN2289

Statistics Minor (Science Program) - ASMIN2289

Statistical Science encompasses methods and tools for obtaining knowledge from data and for understanding the uncertainty associated with this knowledge.
The Minor in Statistics is designed to provide students with some exposure and skills in statistical methods. It complements programs in other disciplines which involve quantitative research.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(4.0 credits)

First Year:

MAT133Y1 (70%)/( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/MAT135Y/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1; CSC108H1/​ CSC110Y1/​ CSC111H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1. ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1 is strongly recommended).

STA130H1 is also strongly recommended.

Second Year:

MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1, ( STA220H1/​ STA221H1/​ ECO220Y1, STA255H1)/( STA237H1, STA238H1)/( STA247H1, STA248H1)/( STA257H1, STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1

MAT223H1/​ MAT224H1/​ MAT240H1 recommended in 1st year

Higher Years:

STA302H1

0.5 credit from the following list: STA303H1, STA304H1, STA305H1, STA313H1, STA314H1, STA347H1, STA355H1, STA365H1, STA410H1, STA437H1, STA450H1, STA457H1

Biology Programs in Genomics and Informatics

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1868

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1868

The genomic and post-genomic era brings opportunities for new insight into all aspects of biology and medicine, based on the computational analysis of very large datasets in a biological context. The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Program is an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary Program of Study that balances computer-science and life-science courses towards that goal. As a Specialist Program it is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in the field.

The Program is formally administered by the Department of Cell and Systems Biology and co-sponsored by the Departments of Biochemistry, Computer Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular Genetics; all sponsoring Departments have clear trajectories to extend the Program into graduate studies in the respective Department.

Note: this program has deregulated fees, which are incurred after enrolment in the program. Please refer to Arts & Science Registration Instructions for more information.


Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a grade average lower than 75% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will constitute a "competitive" grade average in a given year, based on previous years the estimate is =mid 80s.

Applications from students lacking a numerical grade in one of the specified prerequisites may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

Specialist program:
(12.5 credits)

First or second year:
Foundational courses (5.0 credits total)
( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1
( CSC108H1, CSC148H1)/ CSC110Y1
( CSC111H1/​ CSC165H1, CSC236H1)/ CSC240H1 (1)
CSC263H1/​ CSC265H1
( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1
BIO130H1

Upper years:
Program requirements (7.5 credits total)
STA237H1/​ STA247H1/​ STA255H1/​ STA257H1
CSC207H1
CSC209H1
CSC373H1
BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1
BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1
( BCH210H1, ( BCH311H1/​ CSB349H1/​ MGY311Y1))/ BCH242Y1
BCH441H1/​ MGY441H1/​ CSB472H1
BCB330Y1
BCB410H1
BCB420H1
BCB430Y1

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream

Notes:

BCB students are allowed to enrol in up to 2.5 CSC credits at the 300/400-level

Course substitutions are possible with written permission of the Program Director. Note that the requirements for a co-sponsoring Department’s major can normally be fulfilled with 0.5 to 3.5 additional credits. All Major programs in the co-sponsoring life science departments require BIO120H1, however, it is not formally a part of this Specialist Program's requirements.

(1) The "missing" 0.5 credit of the substitution does not have to be replaced. For details, please refer to the Computer Science Program instructions in this Calendar.

Former BCB students benefitted from taking CSB352H1, Bioinformatic Methods. They also found it to be helpful to take BCH441H1/​ MGY441H1 prior to BCB410H1 due to BCB410H1's R programming requirement.

Genome Biology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2655

Genome Biology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2655
Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Genome Biology Major in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

This program is a joint program of the departments of Cell & Systems Biology, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular Genetics. It is administered through the Department of Cell & Systems Biology.

(8.0 credits)

First year: BIO120H1, BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

Higher years:
1. BIO220H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1; BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1; EEB225H1/​ STA220H1
2. Genomics fundamentals: BCH311H1/​ CSB349H1/​ MGY311Y1, CSB352H1; EEB323H1
3. 0.5 credit laboratory course from: CSB472H1, CSB474H1; EEB460H1
4. 1.0 credit genomics elective from: CSB330H1, CSB350H1, CSB397Y0, CSB427H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB471H1, CSB473H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB497H1/​ CSB498Y1/​ CSB499Y1; EEB362H1, EEB455H1, EEB458H1, EEB459H1, EEB462H1, EEB463H1, EEB397Y1/​ EEB497H1/​ EEB498Y1/​ EEB499Y1; EHJ352H1; MGY350H1, MGY360H1, MGY428H1, MGY470H1, MGY480Y1

NOTE: Students taking CSB397Y0, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB497H1/​ CSB498Y1/​ CSB499Y1, EEB397Y1/​ EEB497H1/​ EEB498Y1/​ EEB499Y1 or MGY480Y1 are encouraged to conduct a genomics-related research project.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Quantitative Biology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2368

Quantitative Biology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2368

The Quantitative Biology Major program (8.0 credits) is designed for students with a deep interest in biology who wish to gain a strong grounding in quantitative methods and their application to biological questions. More than ever, advancements in biology, from the molecular through the organismal to the ecosystem level, require quantitative thinking and skills along with a strong understanding of biological processes. Interdisciplinary research that draws from the natural sciences, mathematics, statistics and computer science, is an important aspect of modern biology. This major provides foundations in biology and quantitative approaches used to test and advance biological knowledge, and is appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career or graduate studies in a broad range of life sciences, ranging from biomedical to conservation to epidemiology.

The program is delivered through a mixture of classroom-learning and applied laboratory teaching, with an emphasis on understanding how quantitative methods inform our understanding of biology, and how they can be applied to test and develop new hypotheses. Students also have access to independent research opportunities that enhance professional skills, science communication, and the development and application of knowledge in quantitative biology.

Quantitative Biology Major students have priority enrollment in EEB courses, but not in courses offered by other departments, such as STA, MAT, CSC, CSB and BCB. Students should be aware that some courses listed have prerequisites that are not listed below. For students intending to pursue graduate studies, it is strongly recommended that an independent research course such as EEB498Y1 be included as part of the Quantitative Biology major.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
The following courses with the stated minimum grades are required:

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits including at least 2.0 credits at the 300+ level, 0.5 of which must be at the 400 level)

First Year (2.5 credits):
BIO120H1, BIO130H1, EEB125H1/​ CSC108H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1/​ CSC110Y1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

Higher Years (5.5 credits):

  1. 1.5 credits: BIO220H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1
  2. 1.0 credit in introductory probability and statistics: EEB225H1, GGR270H1, PSY201H1, PSY202H1, STA220H1, STA221H1, STA237H1, STA238H1, STA247H1, STA248H1, STA255H1, STA257H1, STA261H1, STA288H1
  3. 0.5 credit in intermediate math: APM236H1, MAT221H1/​ MAT223H1, MAT224H1, MAT240H1, MAT237Y1, MAT247H1
  4. 1.0 credit from: CSB352H1, EEB319H1, EEB323H1, EEB324H1, EEB362H1, GGR337H1, GGR372H1, GGR373H1, PHY331H1
  5. 1.0 credit from: APM346H1, APM446H1, APM461H1, APM462H1, BCH441H1, CSB472H1, CSC311H1, CSC320H1, CSC336H1, CSC343H1, CSC373H1, CSC384H1, CSC401H1, CSC412H1, CSC413H1, CSC420H1, EEB313H1, EEB430H1, EEB458H1, EEB459H1, EEB460H1, EEB463H1, EEB498Y1, EEB499Y1, MAT332H1, MAT335H1, MAT344H1, MAT351Y1, MGY428H1, PHY431H1, PSY305H1, STA302H1, STA303H1, STA304H1, STA305H1, STA355H1, STA365H1, STA480H1
  6. 0.5 credit at 400 level from: BCB410H1, BCB420H1, BCH441H1, CSB435H1, CSB472H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1, EEB430H1, EEB458H1, EEB459H1, EEB460H1, EEB463H1, EEB498Y1, EEB499Y1, PHY431H1, PSY474H1, STA480H1

Data Science in the Humanities

Digital Humanities Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN1337

Digital Humanities Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN1337

Digital humanities (DH) is a discipline at the intersections of the humanities with computing. DH studies human culture -- art, literature, history, geography, religion -- through computational tools and methodologies; and, in turn, DH studies the digital through humanist lenses. Digital humanists study social media phenomena or medieval manuscript archives; computationally analyze thousands of newspaper articles to trace economic developments; construct video games to study literary narratives; or resurrect historical cities through digital maps and virtual reality exhibits.

In introductory and advanced DH courses, students learn about the intellectual landscape of digital humanities scholarship. They learn how to build digital stories, exhibits, and maps; how to digitize rare books; how to analyze collections of data; how to construct digital models and 3D-print them; and how to manage major digital projects. By the end of the program, students conduct a major DH research project of their own or participate in the research of an established faculty project. Throughout the program, students gain a critical perspective on digital technologies, learning to consider the ways digital platforms shape, and are shaped by, the currents of wider social and cultural forces.

By providing this critical and technical skillset, the Digital Humanities Minor prepares students for future paths that range from graduate studies in literature, history, library science, education, or computer science, to careers as technical writers, data analysts and visualizers, project managers, or programmers.

Students should note that some courses at the 200, 300, and 400 levels may have additional prerequisites.

Permission to count courses that are not on the list below towards the Minor in Digital Humanities must be received from the Program Coordinator, and will be granted on a case-by-case basis when the student’s work demonstrably and substantially engages Digital Humanities-related content or research methods.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(4.0 credits, including 1.0 credit at the 300/400-level)

Students should note that some courses at the 200, 300, and 400-levels may have additional prerequisites.

Permission to count courses towards the Minor in Digital Humanities that are not in the Completion Requirements must be received by the Program Coordinator, and will be granted on a case-by-case basis when the student’s work demonstrably and substantially engages Digital Humanities-related content or research methods.

It is not possible to complete this program in one year.

1. Introductory courses: DHU235H1 and DHU236H1

2. Maximum 2.5 credits from any of the following courses, which include DHU courses and cross-listed courses offered by other departments:
a. DHU335H1/​ DHU336H1/​ DHU337H1/​ DHU338H1/​ DHU339H1
b. Cross-Listed Courses:
Anthropology: ANT437H1
Book and Media Studies: SMC228H1/​ SMC229H1/​ SMC255H1/​ BMS392H1
Cinema Studies: CIN312Y1
Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies: DRM244H1/​ DRM424H1
Computer Science: CSC104H1/​ CSC108H1/​ CSC300H1
English: ENG287H1
Geography: GGR271H1/​ GGR272H1/​ GGR273H1/​ GGR349H1/​ GGR452H1
History: HIS393H1/​ HIS455Y1
History & Philosophy of Science & Technology: HPS202H1/​ HPS203H1
Medieval Studies: MST201H1/​ MST202H1/​ MST300H1
Music: MUS300H1
Religion: RLG233H1/​ RLG307H1/​ RLG308H1
Urban Studies: URB235H1/​ URB236H1/​ URB333H1
Writing and Rhetoric: WRR303H1

3. A minimum of a 0.5 credit that provides a capstone experience, chosen from the list below:
a. DHU435H1, DHU436H1, DHU437H1
b. Other 400-level courses with a significant DH practicum element, such as CDN435Y1 (Active Citizenship), can also be considered for fulfillment of the capstone requirement, if students receive written permission of the Digital Humanities Program Coordinator within the first two weeks of enrollment in the course.

Note: Cross-listed courses are offered by other departments. Registration in these courses may be available only to students who have completed specified prerequisites and/or are enrolled in a program sponsored by the department offering the course. Course enrolment conditions are listed in the Arts and Science timetable. Course descriptions, prerequisites, corequisites and exclusions are listed in the Calendar.

Note:

  • Effective Fall 2021, courses associated with Woodsworth College's Digital Humanities program will have the new "DHU" designator.
  • Effective Fall 2021, active courses associated with St. Michael's College's Book and Media Studies program will have the new "BMS" designator. In addition, courses associated with Innis College's Urban Studies and Writing and Rhetoric programs will have the new "URB" and "WRR" designators respectively.

Collaborative Programs

Environment & Toxicology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0605

Environment & Toxicology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0605

This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and the School of the Environment. For additional information see “School of the Environment” (www.environment.utoronto.ca) or consult our website: www.pharmtox.utoronto.ca.

The Environment and Toxicology Specialist program is an interdisciplinary program which spans the social, physical and life sciences and integrates study of the effects of chemicals not only on the health and behaviour of human beings but on whole ecosystems as the adverse effects associated with therapeutic and environmental chemicals are discussed. This program emphasizes the application of knowledge of environmental toxicology and risk assessment and prepares students for a variety of job opportunities following its completion. Graduates of the Environment and Toxicology program may pursue careers in scientific research, environmental science, conservation science, governmental agencies, consulting agencies, and within chemical, manufacturing or agriculture industries. Students learn to integrate basic environmental and life science with particular aspects of clinical toxicology and related areas through lectures, tutorials, and laboratory and independent research project experience. The senior independent research project course enables students to gain valuable research experience while working under the supervision of an individual faculty member in either a laboratory-based or a non-laboratory-based setting.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enroll.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in required courses is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 65% in each course, or a combined grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number. Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment.

Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry and there are program-specific year 3 entry enrolment requirements. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Environment & Toxicology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2 and completion of PCL201H1 (with a minimum grade of 77%), PSL300H1 and PSL301H1.

Notes:

  • The Environment and Toxicology Specialist cannot be combined with the Biomedical Toxicology Major or the Pharmacology Major.
  • Students who wish to enroll in the program after their second year will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Successful completion of required prerequisite courses is required to enroll in further upper-level program courses.
Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including 4.0 credits at the 300+level, 1.0 credit of which must be at the 400-level).

First Year: BIO120H1, BIO130H1, ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, and at least 1.0 credit from MAT135H1, MAT136H1, MAT137Y1, MAT157Y1, PHY131H1, PHY132H1, PHY151H1, PHY152H1

Students in this program have the option to enrol in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Second Year: BCH210H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, ENV221H1, ENV222H1, PCL201H1 and CHM247H1. 1.0 credit from ( BIO270H1, BIO271H1)/ ( PSL300H1, PSL301H1) (see NOTE 1)

Third and Fourth Years:

BIO220H1, EEB240H1, JGE321H1, CHM210H1, PCL302H1, PCL381H1, PCL482H1, PCL483H1

One of: ENV341H1/​ ENV337H1/​ EEB320H1
One of: STA220H1/​ STA221H1/​ STA288H1/​ EEB225H1 (see NOTE 2)
One of: ENV421Y1/​ PCL367H1/​ PCL474Y1 (see NOTE 2)
At least 1.0 credit from: EEB321H1, EEB365H1, EEB428H1, ENV462H1, PHY231H1, CHM310H1, JPM300H1, PCL362H1, PCL386H1, PCL477H1, PCL484H1, PCL490H1, LMP301H1, LMP363H1 (see NOTE 3)

An Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement must be satisfied.

The requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based and/or experiential activity must be met by completing at least one of the following: PCL297H1, PCL367H1, PCL397Y0, ENV421H1, ENV421Y1, PCL474Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream or PEY Co-op will also meet this requirement.

Note: January 2022 was the last opportunity for Faculty of Arts & Science students to register for PEY Co-op. Students in Year 3 in the Fall/Winter 2021-2022 were the last group of Faculty of Arts & Science students eligible to participate in PEY Co-op. Students starting Year 2 in Fall 2021 or later are only eligible to participate in the Arts & Science Internship Program stream.

Notes:

  1. PSL300H1 and PSL301H1 require MAT 100-level/ PHY 100-level courses.
  2. PCL201H1, PCL302H1, and PCL367H1 are pre-requisites for students intending to take PCL474Y1. Students intending to take PCL474Y1 must obtain permission from the Undergraduate Student Advisor of the School of the Environment 3 months prior to the intended date of enrolment. Students must also consult with the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at least 3 months prior to the intended date of enrolment. Students wishing to take ENV421Y1 are advised to take the course during third year, due to scheduling conflicts with fourth year requirements.
  3. Students taking PCL477H1 must take BCH210H1 prior. Students taking only PCL367H1 must take 1.5 credits from program electives requirement list of courses to ensure 14.0 program credits. Students may choose to take both PCL367H1 and ENV421Y1/​ PCL474Y1 and would then need to take only 0.5 credits from the program electives requirement list of courses to ensure 14.0 program credits.

Data Science in the Social Sciences

Focus in Data Analytics (Major) - ASFOC1478B

Focus in Data Analytics (Major) - ASFOC1478B

The Focus in Data Analytics (major) ensures that students gain proficiency in applied empirical economics. It provides students with hands-on exposure to the tools empirical economists use to build and analyze datasets - programming languages such as Python, and software programs to manage, statistically analyze, and visualize data such as Excel, GIS, Stata and R. The focus will also direct students to empirical economics courses that apply these tools in a wide variety of contexts.


Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in the Economics Major program (ASMAJ1478) is required.

Completion Requirements:

(3.0 credits)

  1. 0.5 credit from: CSC108H1, CSC110Y1, CSC148H1
  2. ECO225H1/​ GGR272H1
  3. ECO372H1
  4. 1.0 credit of 300+ ECO elective courses from: ECO310H1, ECO334H1, ECO339H1, ECO340H1, ECO353H1, ECO354H1, ECO367H1, ECO374H1, ECO375H1, ECO380H1 (or the 400-level courses listed below (#5))
  5. 0.5 credit 400-level ECO course from: ECO401H1, ECO403H1, ECO404H1, ECO418H1, ECO439H1, ECO446H1, ECO464H1, ECO466H1, ECO475H1, ECO480H1, ECO481H1, ECO482H1, ECO499H1

Focus in Data Analytics (Specialist) - ASFOC1478A

Focus in Data Analytics (Specialist) - ASFOC1478A

Students in the Economics Specialist program who undertake a Focus in Data Analytics will gain advanced ability in applied empirical economics. The Focus (for specialists) provides students with hands-on exposure to the tools empirical economists use to build and analyze datasets - programming languages such as Python, and software programs to manage, statistically analyze, and visualize data such as Excel, GIS, Stata and R. The Specialist Focus will also direct students to required and elective empirical economics courses that apply these tools in a wide variety of contexts.


Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in the Economics Specialist program (ASSPE1478) is required.

Completion Requirements:

(5.0 credits)

  1. 0.5 credit from: CSC108H1, CSC110Y1, CSC148H1
  2. ECO225H1/​ GGR272H1
  3. ECO372H1
  4. ECO374H1
  5. ECO475H1
  6. 2.0 credits of 300+ ECO elective courses from: ECO310H1, ECO334H1, ECO339H1, ECO340H1, ECO353H1, ECO354H1, ECO367H1, ECO380H1 (or the 400-level courses listed below (#7))
  7. 0.5 credit 400-level ECO course from: ECO401H1, ECO403H1, ECO404H1, ECO418H1, ECO439H1, ECO446H1, ECO464H1, ECO466H1, ECO480H1, ECO481H1, ECO482H1, ECO499H1

Focus in Data Science in Business

Focus in Data Science in Business

This is a focus in data science in business that can be taken as part of any of the 3 specialists (Management, Accounting, and Finance & Economics) in the Rotman Commerce program. It requires taking 1.0 credit of required courses in programming and data analytics tools and then allows students to choose 1.5 credits of elective courses applying these tools to various areas in management and economics.

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in one of the following Bachelor of Commerce Specialist programs is required:

  • Management Specialist (Focus ASFOC2431G)
  • Accounting Specialist (Focus ASFOC2676A)
  • Finance & Economics Specialist (Focus ASFOC2038A)
Completion Requirements:

This focus requires the completion of 2.5 credits.

  1. 0.5 credit in Programming: CSC108H1/​ CSC148H1
  2. 0.5 credit in Data Science Tools: RSM338H1 (formerly RSM316H1)/ RSM358H1 (formerly RSM313H1)
  3. 1.5 credits from the following courses: ECO225H1, ECO372H1, ECO374H1, ECO375H1, ECO464H1, ECO475H1, GGR274H1, RSM326H1, RSM371H1, RSM384H1 (formerly RSM314H1), RSM456H1, RSM470H1, RSM483H1 and any data science-themed RSM special topics course and RSM Summer Abroad course as determined by the Director of Rotman Commerce.

Alternative courses may be substituted with the prior approval of the Director, Rotman Commerce. Contact the Rotman Commerce Program office for more information.

Geographic Information Systems Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN0305

Geographic Information Systems Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN0305

The GIS program covers the on theoretical, technical and applied foundations for geographic information systems. Students learn methods for spatial data production, analysis and presentation using computer cartography, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and geovisualization. Problem solving and project design are emphasized in upper level courses, as students apply techniques to answer specific geographic questions. The GIS program is structured to provide a stand-alone minor for students in Geography and other disciplines seeking complementary skills in spatial analysis (e.g., field biology, archaeology).

Note: Students combining this program with a Specialist/Major sponsored by the Department of Geography will normally be allowed to count only 1.5 (of the 4.0) credits towards both programs.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(4.0 credits)

First Year Geography Courses: Any 2 courses (1.0 credit) from JEG100H1, GGR101H1, GGR107H1, GGR112H1, GGR124H1, GGR196H1, GGR197H1, GGR198H1, GGR199H1. 200/300-level GGR courses may also be used to meet this requirement. Contact the Undergraduate Administrator to update your program.

Methods & Core Courses: All (2.0 credits) of GGR270H1, GGR272H1, GGR273H1, GGR373H1

Applications: Any 2 courses (1.0 credit) from GGR225H1, GGR274H1, GGR315H1/​ GGR337H1, GGR372H1, GGR386H1, GGR413H1, GGR414H1/​ GGR415H1, GGR462H1, GGR472H1. Up to 0.5 credit can be used from GGR493Y1, based on suitability of placement for this program, and approval by department. Up to 0.5 credit from GGR491Y1, GGR492H1, GGR497H1, GGR498H1, and GGR499H1 based on suitability of research topic for this program, and approval by department.

Note: At least 1.0 credit must be 300/400-level courses

Directed Minors

Geographic Information Systems Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN0305

Geographic Information Systems Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN0305

The GIS program covers the on theoretical, technical and applied foundations for geographic information systems. Students learn methods for spatial data production, analysis and presentation using computer cartography, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and geovisualization. Problem solving and project design are emphasized in upper level courses, as students apply techniques to answer specific geographic questions. The GIS program is structured to provide a stand-alone minor for students in Geography and other disciplines seeking complementary skills in spatial analysis (e.g., field biology, archaeology).

Note: Students combining this program with a Specialist/Major sponsored by the Department of Geography will normally be allowed to count only 1.5 (of the 4.0) credits towards both programs.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(4.0 credits)

First Year Geography Courses: Any 2 courses (1.0 credit) from JEG100H1, GGR101H1, GGR107H1, GGR112H1, GGR124H1, GGR196H1, GGR197H1, GGR198H1, GGR199H1. 200/300-level GGR courses may also be used to meet this requirement. Contact the Undergraduate Administrator to update your program.

Methods & Core Courses: All (2.0 credits) of GGR270H1, GGR272H1, GGR273H1, GGR373H1

Applications: Any 2 courses (1.0 credit) from GGR225H1, GGR274H1, GGR315H1/​ GGR337H1, GGR372H1, GGR386H1, GGR413H1, GGR414H1/​ GGR415H1, GGR462H1, GGR472H1. Up to 0.5 credit can be used from GGR493Y1, based on suitability of placement for this program, and approval by department. Up to 0.5 credit from GGR491Y1, GGR492H1, GGR497H1, GGR498H1, and GGR499H1 based on suitability of research topic for this program, and approval by department.

Note: At least 1.0 credit must be 300/400-level courses

Data Science in the Life Sciences

Biochemistry Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1762

Biochemistry Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1762
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 60%, or a grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will be competitive course marks and average in a given year, based on previous years, the estimate is: course marks = mid 70s; average = mid 70s. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at biochemistry.undergrad@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit or the departmental website at www.biochemistry.utoronto.ca for more information.

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits, including 1.0 credit at the 400-level)

First Year:

  1. BIO120H1, BIO130H1
  2. ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1
  3. ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

Second Year:

  1. BCH210H1
  2. BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1
  3. CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1

Third Year:

  1. BCH311H1
  2. BCH370H1
  3. CHM217H1/​ CHM220H1/​ BCH340H1
  4. 1.0 credit from CHM217H1*/ CHM220H1*/ BCH340H1* (* if not taken for the requirement immediately above)/ BIO220H1/​ one of BIO260H1 or HMB265H1/​ JPM300H1.

Note: The department is open to the use of 300-level non-field course(s) in CHM/CSB/EEB/HMB/IMM/LMP/MGY/PCL/PSL to fulfill Requirement 4, but students must seek approval from the department prior to course enrolment.

Fourth Year:
1.0 credit from: BCH422H1, BCH425H1, BCH426H1, BCH428H1, BCH440H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, BCH446H1, BCH448H1, BCH449H1, CHM447H1, MGY441H1

Biochemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1762

Biochemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1762
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 60%, or a grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will constitute "competitive" course marks in a given year, based on previous years the estimate is: course marks = mid 80s; average = mid 80s. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at biochemistry.undergrad@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit or the departmental website at www.biochemistry.utoronto.ca for more information.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including at least 2.5 credits at the 400-level)

First Year:

  1. BIO120H1, BIO130H1
  2. ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1
  3. ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

First or Second Year:
( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)
[ PHY131H1, PHY132H1 recommended]


Second Year:

  1. BCH242Y1
  2. MGY280H1
  3. BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1
  4. STA220H1
  5. CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1
  6. BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1 (See NOTE 1)

Third Year:

  1. BCH340H1, BCH377H1
  2. MGY311Y1

Fourth Year:

  1. BCH478H1
  2. 2.0 credits including at least 1.0 credit in BCH from: BCH422H1, BCH425H1, BCH426H1, BCH428H1, BCH440H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, BCH446H1, BCH448H1, BCH449H1, BCH450H1, BCH479H1, BCB420H1, CHM447H1, MGY420H1, MGY425H1, MGY428H1, MGY441H1, MGY450H1, MGY470H1. Up to 1.0 credit from research project courses ( BCH372Y1/​ BCH374Y1/​ BCH472Y1/​ BCH473Y1) may count towards this requirement (See NOTE 2).
  3. Additional courses (to bring the program total to 14.0 credits) from the following list: BIO220H1/​ CHM217H1/​ CHM220H1 (See NOTE 3)/ CHM223H1/​ one of CSC108H1 or CSC148H1/​ MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1/​ STA221H1/​ JPM300H1/​ any suitable 300-level course from CHM/CSB/EEB/HMB/IMM/LMP/MGY/PCL/PSL (departmental approval required)

NOTES:

  1. Alternatively, BIO260H1 may be taken in third year (due to timetable conflicts BIO260H1 may not be taken in 2nd year).
  2. Additional BCH research project courses can be taken as part of the 20.0 credits needed for your degree.
  3. CHM220H1 is highly recommended for students who are interested in pursuing studies in the physical aspects of biochemistry such as structural biology and molecular biophysics.

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1868

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1868

The genomic and post-genomic era brings opportunities for new insight into all aspects of biology and medicine, based on the computational analysis of very large datasets in a biological context. The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Program is an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary Program of Study that balances computer-science and life-science courses towards that goal. As a Specialist Program it is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in the field.

The Program is formally administered by the Department of Cell and Systems Biology and co-sponsored by the Departments of Biochemistry, Computer Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular Genetics; all sponsoring Departments have clear trajectories to extend the Program into graduate studies in the respective Department.

Note: this program has deregulated fees, which are incurred after enrolment in the program. Please refer to Arts & Science Registration Instructions for more information.


Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a grade average lower than 75% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will constitute a "competitive" grade average in a given year, based on previous years the estimate is =mid 80s.

Applications from students lacking a numerical grade in one of the specified prerequisites may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

Specialist program:
(12.5 credits)

First or second year:
Foundational courses (5.0 credits total)
( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1
( CSC108H1, CSC148H1)/ CSC110Y1
( CSC111H1/​ CSC165H1, CSC236H1)/ CSC240H1 (1)
CSC263H1/​ CSC265H1
( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1
BIO130H1

Upper years:
Program requirements (7.5 credits total)
STA237H1/​ STA247H1/​ STA255H1/​ STA257H1
CSC207H1
CSC209H1
CSC373H1
BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1
BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1
( BCH210H1, ( BCH311H1/​ CSB349H1/​ MGY311Y1))/ BCH242Y1
BCH441H1/​ MGY441H1/​ CSB472H1
BCB330Y1
BCB410H1
BCB420H1
BCB430Y1

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream

Notes:

BCB students are allowed to enrol in up to 2.5 CSC credits at the 300/400-level

Course substitutions are possible with written permission of the Program Director. Note that the requirements for a co-sponsoring Department’s major can normally be fulfilled with 0.5 to 3.5 additional credits. All Major programs in the co-sponsoring life science departments require BIO120H1, however, it is not formally a part of this Specialist Program's requirements.

(1) The "missing" 0.5 credit of the substitution does not have to be replaced. For details, please refer to the Computer Science Program instructions in this Calendar.

Former BCB students benefitted from taking CSB352H1, Bioinformatic Methods. They also found it to be helpful to take BCH441H1/​ MGY441H1 prior to BCB410H1 due to BCB410H1's R programming requirement.

Biomedical Toxicology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2573

Biomedical Toxicology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2573

Biomedical toxicology has emerged as an important science addressing drug safety and the adverse consequences of chemical exposure. The Biomedical Toxicology Major program examines the harmful effects of chemicals on the health and behavior of individuals and society. The safety/toxicity of a wide array of chemicals is examined including pharmaceutical preparations, herbal products, natural toxins, and environmental contaminants, with a focus on their effects on human health. Students learn about basic and clinical toxicology and related areas through lectures, tutorials and class discussions/debates.

This program includes the application of toxicological knowledge and risk assessment and prepares students for a variety of job opportunities following its completion as well as for further study in graduate research or professional programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. (Note: Students interested in professional programs should contact the respective faculties to inquire about specific transfer credits.) Many graduates of the Biomedical Toxicology major program pursue careers in scientific research, forensic science, nutrition and food sciences, governmental agencies, consulting agencies, and industrial settings including the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 8.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enroll. Students interested in this program should initially apply to the general Major (ASMAJ2675) after their first year of study. Following their second year of study, students in ASMAJ2675 must choose to pursue either the Pharmacology Major (ASMAJ2082) or the Biomedical Toxicology Major (ASMAJ2573).

Students who have completed 4.0 to 7.5 credits cannot apply directly to ASMAJ2573 and must first apply to ASMAJ2675, using the following courses:

Students who have completed at least 8.0 credits and who are already enrolled in ASMAJ2675 may enrol in ASMAJ2573 themselves on ACORN.

Students who have completed at least 8.0 credits but who are not already enrolled in ASMAJ2675 must apply to ASMAJ2573 using the following courses:


Variable Minimum Grade or Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade and minimum grade average in required courses are needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 65% in any of these courses, or a combined grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade and minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified enrolment requirements, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number. Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment.

Notes:

  • While it is difficult to predict what will be competitive course marks and average in a given year, based on previous years, the estimate is: course marks = mid 80s; average = mid 80s.
  • Students wishing to enroll in this program will initially apply to a general departmental Major (ASMAJ2675) after their first year. After admission, and prior to the start of their third year of study, students will select the focus for their future studies (Biomedical Toxicology or Pharmacology). First and second year courses are the same for all Major programs within the Department (ASMAJ2675/ASMAJ2082/ASMAJ2573).
  • Students cannot combine a Biomedical Toxicology Major program with a Pharmacology Major or Specialist program for their degree.
Completion Requirements:

(8 credits)

First Year: BIO120H1; BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1

Second Year: BCH210H1; BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1; PCL201H1; CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1; ( PSL300H1, PSL301H1) (NOTE: PSL201Y1 is not acceptable)

Third Year: PCL302H1; PCL381H1

Third or Fourth Year: 1.0 credit with at least 0.5 credit from PCL courses: JPM300H1/​ JPM400Y1/​ PCL345H1/​ PCL362H1/​ PCL367H1/​ PCL368H1/​ PCL386H1/​ PCL389H1/​ PCL402H1/​ PCL475H1/​ PCL476H1/​ PCL477H1/​ PCL484H1/​ PCL490H1/​ ANA301H1/​ LMP301H1/​ LMP363H1

Fourth Year: PCL482H1, PCL483H1

Notes:

  1. Students are not allowed to enroll concurrently in the Major Program in Pharmacology and the Major Program in Toxicology.
  2. Students are not allowed to enroll concurrently in the Major Program in Pharmacology and a Specialist Program in Toxicology.
  3. Students are not permitted to take PCL472Y1 or PCL474Y1.

Biomedical Toxicology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2573

Biomedical Toxicology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2573

Biomedical toxicology has emerged as an important science addressing drug safety and the adverse consequences of chemical exposure. The Biomedical Toxicology Specialist program examines the harmful effects of chemicals on the health and behaviour of individuals and society. The safety/toxicity of a wide array of chemicals is examined including pharmaceutical preparations, herbal products, natural toxins and environmental contaminants, with a focus on their effects on human health. This program emphasizes the application of toxicological knowledge and risk assessment and prepares students for a variety of job opportunities following its completion as well as for further study in graduate research or professional programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. (Note: Students interested in professional programs should contact the respective faculties to inquire about specific transfer credits.) Many graduates of the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist program pursue careers in scientific research, forensic science, nutrition and food sciences, governmental agencies, consulting agencies, and industrial settings including the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Students learn about basic and clinical toxicology and related areas through lectures, tutorials, laboratories, and independent research projects. The senior research project course enables students to gain valuable research experience while working under the supervision of an individual faculty member in either a laboratory-based or a non-laboratory-based setting.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 8.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enroll. Students interested in this program should initially apply to the Specialist in Pharmacology & Biomedical Toxicology Program (ASSPE2340) after their first year of study. Students in ASSPE2340 will have the opportunity to move into the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist (ASSPE2573) following their second year of study.

Students who have completed 4.0 to 7.5 credits cannot apply directly to ASSPE2573 and must first apply to ASSPE2340, using the following courses:

Students who have completed at least 8.0 credits and who are already enrolled in ASSPE2340 may enrol in ASSPE2573 themselves on ACORN.

Students who have completed at least 8.0 credits but who are not already enrolled in ASSPE2340 must apply to ASSPE2573 using the following courses:


Variable Minimum Grade and Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade and minimum grade average in required courses are needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 65% in any of these courses, or a combined grade average lower than 75% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade and minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified enrolment requirements, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number. Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment.

Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry and there are program-specific year 3 entry enrolment requirements. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2 and completion of PCL201H1 (with a minimum grade of 77%), PSL300H1 and PSL301H1.

Notes:

  • While it is difficult to predict what will be competitive course marks and average in a given year, based on previous years, the estimate is: course marks = mid 80s; average = mid 80s.
  • Students wishing to enroll in the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist will initially apply to the Joint Specialist in Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology (ASSPE2340). After admission, students can then choose to transfer to the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist. First and second year courses are the same for all Specialist programs within the Department (ASSPE2082/ASSPE2340/ASSPE2573).
  • Students cannot combine the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist with either departmental Major programs (Biomedical Toxicology or Pharmacology).
  • Students wishing to enroll after their second year who have taken PCL201H1 will be considered on a case by case basis. Successful completion of pre-requisite courses is required to enroll in upper level program courses. Students may not transfer to the Major program from the Specialist after completion of PCL474Y1 or INT300H1/​ INT301H1 in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP).
Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits)

First Year: BIO120H1, BIO130H1, ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, and 1.0 credit from any combination of ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1 (see NOTE 1)

Students in this program have the option to enrol in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Second Year: BCH210H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1, CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1, STA288H1, PCL201H1, ( PSL300H1, PSL301H1) (NOTE: PSL201Y1 is not acceptable)

Third Year: PCL302H1, PCL381H1, at least one 0.5 credit from PCL367H1 or PCL368H1

Third or Fourth Year: LMP363H1 and 2.5 credits at least 1.5 credits from PCL courses: JPM300H1/​ PCL345H1/​ PCL362H1 / PCL367H1 or PCL368H1 (see NOTE 2)/ PCL386H1/​ PCL389H1/​ PCL475H1/​ PCL476H1/​ PCL477H1/​ PCL484H1/​ PCL490H1/​ JPM400Y1/​ ANA301H1/​ CHM310H1/​ ESS463H1/​ LMP301H1

Fourth Year: PCL402H1, ( PCL482H1, PCL483H1), PCL474Y1/​ JPM400Y1 (see NOTE 3)

An Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement must be satisfied.

The requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based and/or experiential activity must be met by completing at least one of the following: PCL297H1, PCL389H1, PCL397Y0, PCL474Y1, JPM400Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream will also meet this requirement.

NOTES:

  1. Any PHY/MAT courses should be completed during the first year and included for program enrolment.
  2. At least 0.5 credit from PCL367H1 or PCL368H1 is required for the program, however if desired the alternative course can be taken as a program elective.
  3. Enrolment in any of PCL474Y1 or JPM400Y1 is limited and requires permission from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Students must receive prior consent from the course coordinator according to Departmental guidelines before the Department will register them in the course. Students can take either course as their required independent project, or may take JPM400Y1 as an additional elective. It is the student’s responsibility to make all necessary preparations before the session starts (see course description).
  4. Students wishing to apply their Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) towards the requirement to complete PCL474Y1/​ JPM400Y1 should reach out to undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca.

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1003

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1003

Students learn how genes and proteins organize cells for cellular activities, multicellular development, and cellular interactions with the environment. Students also learn how cell and molecular biology research is conducted, and receive training in advanced techniques of the field. Cell and molecular biology research is one the most demanding fields in science. Students gain an understanding of the field, and leave the program equipped to tackle fundamental scientific questions.

After foundational courses in first and second year, students participate in advanced lecture, seminar and laboratory courses, and are encouraged to apply for research project courses in the laboratories of the Department. Course offerings include gene expression, cell biology, developmental biology, plant development, plant-microbe interactions, plant signaling, neurogenesis, tissue morphogenesis, stem cell biology, genomics and proteomics.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses
The following courses are required:

Variable Minimum Grade
A minimum grade in some courses is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be prepared, applicants with a final grade lower than 70% in BIO130H1 or BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1 will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(12.5 credits, including at least 1.0 credit at the 400-level)

First Year:
BIO120H1, BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; JMB170Y1/​ ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1.

Higher Years:
1. ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)
2. BIO220H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, BIO270H1, BIO271H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1; BCH210H1
3. CSB330H1/​ CSB350H1/​ CSB352H1, CSB349H1
4. 1.0 credit from: CJH332H1, CSB327H1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB353H1
5. 1.0 credit from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB483H1
6. 2.5 credits from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH440H1, BCH441H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CJH332H1, CSB299Y1, CSB327H1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB351Y1, CSB352H1, CSB353H1, CSB360H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB447H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB453H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB483H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB492H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1, HMB496Y1/​ HMB499Y1, MGY480Y1

NOTE: No more than 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards requirements 5. and 6.

The Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist Program has the additional option of a Disciplinary Focus.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Molecular Networks of the Cell - ASSPE1003A

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Molecular Networks of the Cell - ASSPE1003A

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist students with an interest in Molecular Networks of the Cell. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have been approved for and have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1.-3. of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4.-7 specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7.). The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CJH332H1, CSB327H1, CSB331H1, CSB353H1
5. 1.0 credit from: CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB435H1, CSB451H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB475H1
6. 2.5 credits from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH440H1, BCH441H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CJH332H1, CSB299Y1, CSB327H1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB351Y1, CSB352H1, CSB353H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB447H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB483H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB492H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1. No more than 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards this requirement.
7. Molecular Network Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology - ASSPE1003B

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology - ASSPE1003B

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist students with an interest in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have been approved for and have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1.-3. of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4.-7 specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7.). The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CSB340H1, CSB350H1/​ CSB352H1, CSB353H1
5. 1.0 credit from: CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1
6. 2.5 credits from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH440H1, BCH441H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CSB299Y1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB351Y1, CSB352H1, CSB353H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB428H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB483H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB492H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1. No more than 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards this requirement.
7. Plant Biotech Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology - ASSPE1003C

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology - ASSPE1003C

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist students with an interest in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have been approved for and have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1-3 of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4-7 specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7). The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB340H1
5. 1.0 credit from: CSB427H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB483H1
6. 2.5 credits from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH440H1, BCH441H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CSB299Y1, CSB327H1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB352H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB453H1, CSB458H1, CSB460H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB483H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB492H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1. No more than one 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards this requirement.
7. Multicellularity Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1006

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1006

The Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Specialist program (12.0 credits) provides an in-depth understanding of ecological and evolutionary patterns and processes, as well as the diversity of life forms (microbes, fungi, plants, animals). Concepts are taught using a broad array of approaches, including molecular studies, laboratory experiments, computer and mathematical modeling, and field studies. An integral part of the experience is to conduct independent research projects in the laboratory and/or field. There is a strong emphasis within the program on hands-on laboratory and fieldwork that complement the conceptual framework developed in lectures. Students in this program have the opportunity to concentrate in ecology, evolutionary biology, or behaviour.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(12.0 credits including at least 4.0 credits at the 300+ level, 1.0 of which must be at the 400-level)

First Year (3.0 credits): BIO120H1; BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

1. 2.0 credits: BIO220H1 (ecology and evolutionary biology); BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1 (molecular and cell biology); BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1 (genetics); BIO251H1/​ BIO270H1/​ PSL300H1/​ EEB240H1 (plant or animal form and function/environmental biology).

2. 0.5 credit in computational science from: EEB125H1(recommended)/ CSC108H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1/​ CSC110Y1, and 0.5 credit in statistics from: EEB225H1(recommended)/ STA220H1/​ STA257H1/​ STA288H1/​ GGR270H1/​ PSY201H1

3. 0.5 credit in core evolution from: EEB318H1, EEB323H1, EEB362H1

4. 0.5 credit in core ecology from: EEB319H1, EEB320H1, EEB321H1, EEB328H1

5. 0.5 credit in organismal biology from: EEB263H1, EEB266H1, EEB267H1, EEB268H1, EEB331H1, EEB340H1, EEB380H1, EEB382H1, EEB384H1, EEB386H1, EEB388H1

6. 1.0 credit at 300+ level, from: EEB313H1, EEB318H1, EEB319H1, EEB320H1, EEB321H1, EEB322H1, EEB323H1, EEB324H1, EEB325H1, EEB328H1, EEB331H1, EEB340H1, EEB356H1, EEB362H1, EEB365H1, EEB380H1, EEB382H1, EEB384H1, EEB386H1, EEB388H1, EEB390H1, EEB398H0, EEB399Y0, EEB428H1, EEB430H1, EEB433H1, EEB434H1, EEB440H1, EEB441H1, EEB455H1, EEB458H1, EEB459H1, EEB460H1, EEB463H1, EEB465H1, EEB466H1, EEB491H1, EEB495H1; EHJ352H1; ENV432H1; ENV395Y1

Sub-total = 8.5 credits

7. 1.0 to 1.5 credits in at least two of the three following categories: (1) one field course (0.5 credit) from EEB403H0, EEB403H1, EEB405H0, EEB405H1, EEB406H0, EEB406H1, EEB410H0, EEB410H1; (2) one seminar (0.5 credit) from EEB491H1, EEB495H1; and/or (3) one independent research course (0.5 credit) from EEB497H1/​ (1.0 credit) from EEB498Y1

Sub-total = 9.5 or 10.0 credits (depending on options chosen in #7)

8. Select the remaining credits for a total of 12.0 credits (at least 1.0 must be 300+ series if 1.0 credit is completed in #7 above) from: BIO251H1, BIO270H1/​ PSL300H1, BIO271H1/​ PSL301H1; all EEB courses (excluding EEB196H1, EEB197H1, EEB198H1, EEB199H1, EEB202H1, EEB208H1, EEB214H1, EEB215H1); EHJ352H1; ENV432H1; JHE353H1, JHE355H1; and no more than 1.0 credit from the following (note that some courses may require prerequisites that are not listed within this program): ANT336H1, ANT333Y1, ANT335Y1, ANT338H1, ANT430H1, ANT436H1; CSB328H1, CSB340H1, CSB349H1, CSB350H1, CSB352H1, CSB353H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB452H1, CSB458H1, CSB472H1, CSB474H1; ENV346H1; FOR200H1, FOR201H1, FOR301H1, FOR306H1, FOR307H1, FOR413H1, FOR416H1, FOR417H1, FOR418H1; GGR201H1, GGR203H1, GGR205H1, GGR206H1, GGR272H1, GGR273H1, GGR305H1, GGR307H1, GGR308H1; MAT221H1; MGY340H1; PSY100H1, PSY260H1, PSY270H1, PSY280H1, PSY290H1, PSY305H1, PSY390H1, PSY397H1, PSY474H1, PSY492H1, PSY497H1 (note that many PSY courses have limited enrolment)

Total = 12.0 credits

NOTE: Students may wish to concentrate in ecology, evolutionary biology, or behaviour. Recommended EEB, EHJ and JHE courses for these concentrations are as follows:

Ecology: EEB255H1, EEB319H1, EEB320H1, EEB321H1, EEB328H1, EEB365H1, EEB428H1, EEB433H1, EEB434H1, EEB440H1, EEB465H1, EEB495H1; ENV432H1
Evolutionary Biology: EEB323H1, EEB324H1, EEB325H1, EEB362H1, EEB390H1, EEB440H1, EEB441H1, EEB459H1, EEB460H1; EHJ352H1; JHE353H1, JHE355H1
Behaviour: EEB322H1, EEB455H1

Environment & Toxicology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0605

Environment & Toxicology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0605

This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and the School of the Environment. For additional information see “School of the Environment” (www.environment.utoronto.ca) or consult our website: www.pharmtox.utoronto.ca.

The Environment and Toxicology Specialist program is an interdisciplinary program which spans the social, physical and life sciences and integrates study of the effects of chemicals not only on the health and behaviour of human beings but on whole ecosystems as the adverse effects associated with therapeutic and environmental chemicals are discussed. This program emphasizes the application of knowledge of environmental toxicology and risk assessment and prepares students for a variety of job opportunities following its completion. Graduates of the Environment and Toxicology program may pursue careers in scientific research, environmental science, conservation science, governmental agencies, consulting agencies, and within chemical, manufacturing or agriculture industries. Students learn to integrate basic environmental and life science with particular aspects of clinical toxicology and related areas through lectures, tutorials, and laboratory and independent research project experience. The senior independent research project course enables students to gain valuable research experience while working under the supervision of an individual faculty member in either a laboratory-based or a non-laboratory-based setting.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enroll.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in required courses is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 65% in each course, or a combined grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number. Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment.

Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry and there are program-specific year 3 entry enrolment requirements. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Environment & Toxicology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2 and completion of PCL201H1 (with a minimum grade of 77%), PSL300H1 and PSL301H1.

Notes:

  • The Environment and Toxicology Specialist cannot be combined with the Biomedical Toxicology Major or the Pharmacology Major.
  • Students who wish to enroll in the program after their second year will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Successful completion of required prerequisite courses is required to enroll in further upper-level program courses.
Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including 4.0 credits at the 300+level, 1.0 credit of which must be at the 400-level).

First Year: BIO120H1, BIO130H1, ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, and at least 1.0 credit from MAT135H1, MAT136H1, MAT137Y1, MAT157Y1, PHY131H1, PHY132H1, PHY151H1, PHY152H1

Students in this program have the option to enrol in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Second Year: BCH210H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, ENV221H1, ENV222H1, PCL201H1 and CHM247H1. 1.0 credit from ( BIO270H1, BIO271H1)/ ( PSL300H1, PSL301H1) (see NOTE 1)

Third and Fourth Years:

BIO220H1, EEB240H1, JGE321H1, CHM210H1, PCL302H1, PCL381H1, PCL482H1, PCL483H1

One of: ENV341H1/​ ENV337H1/​ EEB320H1
One of: STA220H1/​ STA221H1/​ STA288H1/​ EEB225H1 (see NOTE 2)
One of: ENV421Y1/​ PCL367H1/​ PCL474Y1 (see NOTE 2)
At least 1.0 credit from: EEB321H1, EEB365H1, EEB428H1, ENV462H1, PHY231H1, CHM310H1, JPM300H1, PCL362H1, PCL386H1, PCL477H1, PCL484H1, PCL490H1, LMP301H1, LMP363H1 (see NOTE 3)

An Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement must be satisfied.

The requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based and/or experiential activity must be met by completing at least one of the following: PCL297H1, PCL367H1, PCL397Y0, ENV421H1, ENV421Y1, PCL474Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream or PEY Co-op will also meet this requirement.

Note: January 2022 was the last opportunity for Faculty of Arts & Science students to register for PEY Co-op. Students in Year 3 in the Fall/Winter 2021-2022 were the last group of Faculty of Arts & Science students eligible to participate in PEY Co-op. Students starting Year 2 in Fall 2021 or later are only eligible to participate in the Arts & Science Internship Program stream.

Notes:

  1. PSL300H1 and PSL301H1 require MAT 100-level/ PHY 100-level courses.
  2. PCL201H1, PCL302H1, and PCL367H1 are pre-requisites for students intending to take PCL474Y1. Students intending to take PCL474Y1 must obtain permission from the Undergraduate Student Advisor of the School of the Environment 3 months prior to the intended date of enrolment. Students must also consult with the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at least 3 months prior to the intended date of enrolment. Students wishing to take ENV421Y1 are advised to take the course during third year, due to scheduling conflicts with fourth year requirements.
  3. Students taking PCL477H1 must take BCH210H1 prior. Students taking only PCL367H1 must take 1.5 credits from program electives requirement list of courses to ensure 14.0 program credits. Students may choose to take both PCL367H1 and ENV421Y1/​ PCL474Y1 and would then need to take only 0.5 credits from the program electives requirement list of courses to ensure 14.0 program credits.

Genome Biology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2655

Genome Biology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2655
Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Genome Biology Major in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

This program is a joint program of the departments of Cell & Systems Biology, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular Genetics. It is administered through the Department of Cell & Systems Biology.

(8.0 credits)

First year: BIO120H1, BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

Higher years:
1. BIO220H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1; BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1; EEB225H1/​ STA220H1
2. Genomics fundamentals: BCH311H1/​ CSB349H1/​ MGY311Y1, CSB352H1; EEB323H1
3. 0.5 credit laboratory course from: CSB472H1, CSB474H1; EEB460H1
4. 1.0 credit genomics elective from: CSB330H1, CSB350H1, CSB397Y0, CSB427H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB471H1, CSB473H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB497H1/​ CSB498Y1/​ CSB499Y1; EEB362H1, EEB455H1, EEB458H1, EEB459H1, EEB462H1, EEB463H1, EEB397Y1/​ EEB497H1/​ EEB498Y1/​ EEB499Y1; EHJ352H1; MGY350H1, MGY360H1, MGY428H1, MGY470H1, MGY480Y1

NOTE: Students taking CSB397Y0, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB497H1/​ CSB498Y1/​ CSB499Y1, EEB397Y1/​ EEB497H1/​ EEB498Y1/​ EEB499Y1 or MGY480Y1 are encouraged to conduct a genomics-related research project.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Immunology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1002

Immunology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1002
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade and Variable Minimum Grade Average
Minimum grades combined with a minimum grade average in required courses or their equivalents are needed for entry, and these minimums change each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 60% in each course, or a final grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining the minimum final grades and grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will be competitive course marks and average in a given year, based on previous years, the estimate is: course marks = mid 70s; average = mid 70s. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at undergraduate.immunology@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment. Additional information is also available on the Immunology website at www.immunology.utoronto.ca.

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits, including 1.0 credit at the 400-level)

First Year:
BIO120H1; BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1

Second Year:
1. BCH210H1; BIO230H1; IMM250H1; BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1
2. 0.5 credit from the following list: BIO220H1/​ STA288H1/​ TRN225Y1/​ TRN236H1/​ CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1

Third Year:
IMM340H1; IMM350H1; CSB349H1/​ BCH311H1; 1.0 credit from the following list: BCH370H1/​ MGY377H1/​ MGY378H1/​ PHL281H1

Fourth Year:
1.0 credit from the following list: IMM428H1/​ IMM429H1/​ IMM430H1/​ IMM431H1/​ IMM435H1/​ MIJ485H1

Notes:

  1. Students considering graduate school are encouraged to add the additional non-compulsory IMM450Y1 research course, if space permits.
  2. MIJ485H1 requires MGY377H1 & MGY378H1 as pre-requisites.
  3. IMM435H1 is capped at 40 students. Priority will be given to Immunology Specialist students, followed by Immunology Major students.

Immunology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1002

Immunology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1002
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade and Variable Minimum Grade Average
Minimum grades combined with a minimum grade average in required courses or their equivalents are needed for entry, and these minimums change each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 65% in each course, or a final grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining the minimum final grades and grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will be competitive course marks and average in a given year, based on previous years, the estimate is: course marks = mid 70s; average = mid 70s. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at undergraduate.immunology@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment. Additional information is also available on the Immunology website at www.immunology.utoronto.ca.

Note: The Immunology Specialist cannot be combined with the Biochemistry Major or the Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Major.

Completion Requirements:

(13.5 credits)

First Year:
BIO120H1; BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1

First Year or upper years:
( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1) (Note 1)

Second Year:
1. BCH242Y1; BIO230H1; BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1; IMM250H1; STA288H1
2. One course from the following list: BIO220H1/​ TRN225Y1/​ TRN236H1/​ CHM220H1/​ CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1

Third Year:
1. BCH377H1; IMM341H1; IMM351H1; MGY311Y1; IMM360H1
2. MGY377H1/​ MGY378H1

Fourth Year:
1. IMM435H1
2. 1.0 credit from the following list: IMM428H1/​ IMM429H1/​ IMM430H1/​ IMM431H1/​ MIJ485H1
3. IMM450Y1 or 1.0 credit at the 400-level in ANA, BCH, IMM, LMP, MGY, CSB.

Notes:

1. ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1) may be taken in the first year or subsequent years and are not required for entrance into the specialist program.
2. IMM435H1 is capped at 40 students. Priority will be given to Immunology Specialist students, followed by Immunology Major students.
3. Students considering graduate school are encouraged to take IMM385Y1.

Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1387

Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1387
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade and Variable Minimum Grade Average
Minimum grades combined with a minimum grade average in required courses or their equivalents are needed for entry, and these minimums change each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 60% in each course, or a grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining the minimum final grades and grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will be competitive course marks and average in a given year, based on previous years, the estimate is: course marks = mid 70s; average = mid 70s. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at mgy.info@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment. Additional information is also available by contacting the Undergraduate Coordinator.

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits)

First Year:
BIO120H1, BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1

Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1, MGY200H1

Third and Fourth Years:
BCH311H1/​ CSB349H1/​ MGY311Y1; 2.5 credits from MGY314H1, MGY315H1, MGY340H1, MGY350H1, MGY360H1, MGY377H1, MGY378H1, MGY379Y1/​ MGY380H1, MGY381H1, MGY420H1, MGY425H1, MGY428H1, MGY434H1, MGY440H1, MGY460H1, MGY470H1, MIJ485H1, BCH428H1 (at least 0.5 credit must be a laboratory course and at least 0.5 credit must be a 400-level course, 0.5 credit additional are given if taking MGY311Y1 in lieu of BCH311H1/​ CSB349H1)

Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1387

Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1387
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade and Variable Minimum Grade Average
Minimum grades combined with a minimum grade average in required courses or their equivalents are needed for entry, and these minimums change each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 75% in each course, or a grade average lower than 80% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining the minimum final grades and grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will constitute "competitive" course marks in a given year, based on previous years the estimate is: course marks = mid 80s; average = mid 80s.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at mgy.info@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment. Additional information is also available by contacting the Undergraduate Coordinator.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits)

First Year:
BIO120H1, BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1

First or Second Year:
( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Second Year:
BCH242Y1; BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, HMB265H1; MGY280H1, CHM247H1, STA220H1

Third Year:

Genetics Stream:
1. MGY340H1, MGY350H1, MGY311Y1, MGY314H1, MGY315H1
2. 0.5 credit from BCH340H1, BCH377H1; MGY360H1, MGY377H1, MGY378H1

Microbiology Stream
1. IMM341H1, IMM351H1; MGY311Y1, MGY377H1, MGY378H1, MGY380H1, MGY381H1

Fourth Year:

Genetics Stream:
1. MGY420H1
plus 2.5 credits from Genetics Lists 1 and 2, distributed as follows:
2. At least 1.5 credits must be taken from list 1: MGY425H1, MGY428H1, MGY460H1, MGY470H1
3. Up to 1.0 credit may be taken from list 2: MGY440H1, MGY480Y1/​one or both of ( MGY481H1 and MGY482H1), BCH428H1, BCH440H1, BCH441H1/​ CSB472H1, BCH447H1, BCH448H1, EEB460H1

Microbiology Stream:
2.5 credits from Microbiology Lists 1 and 2, distributed as follows:
1. At least 1.5 credits must be taken from list 1: BCH449H1; IMM428H1, IMM430H1, IMM435H1; LMP402H1, LMP403H1, LMP436H1; MGY428H1, MGY440H1, MIJ485H1; NFS485H1
2. Up to 1.0 credit may be taken from list 2: MGY360H1, MGY420H1, MGY425H1, MGY470H1, MGY480Y1/​one or both of ( MGY481H1 and MGY482H1), BCH350H1, BCH428H1, BCH441H1/​ CSB472H1, BCH445H1

Molecular Genetics And Microbiology Specialist: Genetics Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE1388

Molecular Genetics And Microbiology Specialist: Genetics Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE1388
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade and Variable Minimum Grade Average
Minimum grades combined with a minimum grade average in required courses or their equivalents are needed for entry, and these minimums change each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 75% in each course, or a grade average lower than 80% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining the minimum final grades and grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will constitute "competitive" course marks in a given year, based on previous years the estimate is: course marks = mid 80s; average = mid 80s.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at mgy.info@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment. Additional information is also available by contacting the Undergraduate Coordinator.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits)

First Year:
BIO120H1, BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1

First or Second Year:
( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Second Year:
BCH242Y1; BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, HMB265H1; MGY280H1, CHM247H1, STA220H1

Third Year (Genetics Stream):
1. MGY340H1, MGY350H1, MGY311Y1, MGY314H1, MGY315H1
2. 0.5 credit from BCH340H1, BCH377H1, MGY360H1, MGY377H1, MGY378H1

Fourth Year (Genetics Stream):
1. MGY420H1,
plus 2.5 credits from Genetics Lists 1 and 2, distributed as follows:
2. At least 1.5 credits must be taken from list 1: MGY425H1, MGY428H1, MGY460H1, MGY470H1
3. Up to 1.0 credit may be taken from list 2:
MGY440H1, MGY480Y1/​one or both of ( MGY481H1 and MGY482H1), BCH428H1, BCH440H1, BCH441H1/​ CSB472H1, BCH447H1, BCH448H1, EEB460H1

Molecular Genetics And Microbiology Specialist: Microbiology Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE1389

Molecular Genetics And Microbiology Specialist: Microbiology Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE1389
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade and Variable Minimum Grade Average
Minimum grades combined with a minimum grade average in required courses or their equivalents are needed for entry, and these minimums change each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 75% in each course, or a grade average lower than 80% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining the minimum final grades and grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. While it is difficult to predict what will constitute "competitive" course marks in a given year, based on previous years the estimate is: course marks = mid 80s; average = mid 80s.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at mgy.info@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment. Additional information is also available by contacting the Undergraduate Coordinator.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits)

First Year:
( BIO120H1, BIO130H1), ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1

First or Second Year:
( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Second Year:
BCH242Y1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, HMB265H1, MGY280H1, CHM247H1, STA220H1

Third Year (Microbiology Stream):
1. IMM341H1, IMM351H1, MGY311Y1, MGY377H1, MGY378H1, MGY380H1, MGY381H1

Fourth Year (Microbiology Stream):
2.5 credits from Microbiology Lists 1 and 2, distributed as follows:
1. At least 1.5 credits must be taken from list 1: MGY428H1, MGY440H1, MIJ485H1, BCH449H1, IMM428H1, IMM430H1, IMM435H1, LMP402H1, LMP403H1, LMP436H1, NFS485H1
2. Up to 1.0 credit may be taken from list 2: MGY360H1, MGY420H1, MGY425H1, MGY470H1, MGY480Y1/​one or both of ( MGY481H1 and MGY482H1), BCH350H1, BCH428H1, BCH441H1/​ CSB472H1, BCH445H1

Pathobiology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2025

Pathobiology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2025
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade or Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade/minimum grade average in required courses or their equivalents is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at lmp.undergrad@utoronto.ca and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for program enrolment information.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry and there are program-specific year 3 entry enrolment requirements. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Pathobiology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2 and have completed LMP200H1, BIO230H1, BCH210H1 and PSL301H1.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0-15.5 credits, including at least 2.0 credits at the 400-level)

First Year:

First or Second Year:

Second Year:

Third Year:

Choose one of the options below:

Fourth Year:

Students should choose four of the following 400-level courses (2.0-2.5 credits):


Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Note: If the research course LMP405Y1 is taken, an additional three 400-level courses from the list are still required (totalling 2.5 credits).

Pharmacology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2082

Pharmacology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2082

Pharmacology is an integrative medical science that builds upon the core foundational disciplines of the basic life sciences. The Pharmacology Specialist program aims to provide students with an understanding of the therapeutic properties and clinical uses of externally administered chemical substances in the whole body, as well as the mechanisms of their actions and interactions with molecular, cellular and tissue targets. This understanding prepares students for a variety of either research-based or non-research-based careers, including positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, in government agencies, in research institutes and in universities. Students learn about both basic and clinical pharmacology through lectures, tutorials, laboratories and independent research projects. The senior research project course enables students to gain valuable research experience while working under the supervision of an individual faculty member in either a laboratory-based or a non-laboratory-based setting.

Pharmacology (and its application in clinical therapeutics) plays a prominent role in society, and a comprehension of drug mechanisms and uses is fundamental to career success in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing. While some students take the Pharmacology Specialist program in preparation for these professional programs, students are advised to contact the respective Faculties directly for questions related to transfer credits.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 8.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enroll. Students interested in this program should initially apply to the Specialist in Pharmacology & Biomedical Toxicology Program (ASSPE2340) after their first year of study. Students in ASSPE2340 will have the opportunity to move into the Pharmacology Specialist (ASSPE2082) following their second year of study.

Students who have completed 4.0 to 7.5 credits cannot apply directly to ASSPE2082 and must first apply to ASSPE2340, using the following courses:

Students who have completed at least 8.0 credits and who are already enrolled in ASSPE2340 may enrol in ASSPE2082 themselves on ACORN.

Students who have completed at least 8.0 credits but who are not already enrolled in ASSPE2340 must apply to ASSPE2082 using the following courses:

Variable Minimum Grade and Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade and minimum grade average in required courses are needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 65% in each course, or a combined grade average lower than 75% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade and minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified enrolment requirements, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number. Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment.

Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry and there are program-specific year 3 entry enrolment requirements. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Pharmacology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2 and completion of PCL201H1 (with a minimum grade of 77%), PSL300H1 and PSL301H1.

Notes:

  • While it is difficult to predict what will be competitive course marks and average in a given year, based on previous years, the estimate is: course marks = mid 80s; average = mid 80s.
  • Students wishing to enroll in the Pharmacology Specialist will initially apply to the Joint Specialist in Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology (ASSPE2340). After admission, students can then choose to transfer to the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist. First and second year courses are the same for all Specialist programs within the Department (ASSPE2082/ASSPE2340/ASSPE2573).
  • Students cannot combine the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist with either departmental Major programs (Biomedical Toxicology or Pharmacology).
  • Students wishing to enroll after their second year who have taken PCL201H1 will be considered on a case by case basis. Successful completion of required pre-requisite courses is required to further enroll in upper level program courses. Students may not transfer to the Major program from the Specialist after completion of PCL472Y1 or INT300H1/​ INT301H1 in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP).
Completion Requirements:

(14.5 credits)

First Year: BIO120H1, BIO130H1, ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, and 1.0 credit from any combination of ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1 (see NOTE 1)

Students in this program have the option to enrol in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Second Year: BCH210H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1, CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1, STA288H1, PCL201H1, ( PSL300H1, PSL301H1) (NOTE: PSL201Y1 is not acceptable)

Third Year: BCH311H1/​ PSL350H1, PCL302H1, at least one 0.5 credit from PCL367H1 or PCL368H1

Third or Fourth Year: PCL469H1 and 3.5 credits with at least 1.5 credits from PCL courses: JPM300H1/​ PCL345H1/​ PCL367H1 or PCL368H1 (see NOTE 2)/ PCL386H1/​ PCL389H1/​ PCL475H1/​ PCL476H1/​ PCL477H1/​ PCL484H1/​ PCL490H1/​ JPM400Y1/​ ANA300Y1/​ BCH340H1/​ BCH450H1

Fourth Year: PCL402H1, PCL470H1, PCL472Y1/​ JPM400Y1 (see NOTE 3)

An Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement must be satisfied.

The requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based and/or experiential activity must be met by completing at least one of the following: PCL297H1, PCL389H1, PCL397Y0, PCL472Y1, JPM400Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream will also meet this requirement.

NOTES:

  1. Any PHY/MAT courses should be completed during the first year and included for program enrolment.
  2. At least one 0.5 credit from PCL367H1 or PCL368H1 is required for the program, however if desired the alternative course can be taken as a program elective.
  3. Enrolment in either PCL472Y1 or JPM400Y1 is limited and requires permission from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Students must receive prior consent from course coordinator according to Departmental guidelines before the Department will register them in the course. Students can take either course as their required independent project, or may take JPM400Y1 as an additional elective. It is the student’s responsibility to make all necessary preparations before the session starts (see course description).
  4. Students wishing to apply their Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) towards the requirement to complete PCL472Y1/​ JPM400Y1 should reach out to undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca.

Physiology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0482

Physiology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0482
Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in required courses is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 60% in each course, or a grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at physiology.undergrad@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number.

Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment, or the Physiology website at www.physiology.utoronto.ca.

Completion Requirements:

(14 credits)

First Year:
BIO120H1, BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

First Year or Upper Years:
( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1*

Second Year:
1. 2.5 credits from BCH210H1; BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1; CHM220H1/​ CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1; PSL300H1, PSL301H1
2. 1.5 credits from BIO220H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1; MAT235Y1, PHY231H1, PSL299Y1/​ PSL399Y1, STA220H1/​ STA250H1

Third Year:
1. 3 credits from BCH370H1; PSL304H1, PSL305H1, PSL350H1/​ CSB349H1/​ BCH311H1, PSL372H1, PSL374H1
2. 1 credit from the following list: ANA300Y1, ANA301H1; BME498Y1; CSB325H1, CSB332H/ CJH332H1, CSB343H1, CSB345H1/​ CSB445H1, CSB346H1, CSB347H1; IMM340H1/​ IMM341H1, IMM350H1/​ IMM351H1; JPM300H1; PCL201H1, PCL285H, PCL302H1; PHY331H1, PSL310H1; PSL378H1/​ PSL379H0/​ PSL398H0; PSY397H1

Fourth Year: (at least 2 credits at 400-level)
1. PSL496Y1/​ PSL497H1/​ PSL498Y1/​ PSL499H1/​ JPM400Y1
2. 1-1.5 credits from PSL400-series or HMB430H1/​ HMB470H1/​ HMB472H1

* These courses may be taken in the first year or subsequent years, and are not required for entrance into the specialist program.

Quantitative Biology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2368

Quantitative Biology Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ2368

The Quantitative Biology Major program (8.0 credits) is designed for students with a deep interest in biology who wish to gain a strong grounding in quantitative methods and their application to biological questions. More than ever, advancements in biology, from the molecular through the organismal to the ecosystem level, require quantitative thinking and skills along with a strong understanding of biological processes. Interdisciplinary research that draws from the natural sciences, mathematics, statistics and computer science, is an important aspect of modern biology. This major provides foundations in biology and quantitative approaches used to test and advance biological knowledge, and is appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career or graduate studies in a broad range of life sciences, ranging from biomedical to conservation to epidemiology.

The program is delivered through a mixture of classroom-learning and applied laboratory teaching, with an emphasis on understanding how quantitative methods inform our understanding of biology, and how they can be applied to test and develop new hypotheses. Students also have access to independent research opportunities that enhance professional skills, science communication, and the development and application of knowledge in quantitative biology.

Quantitative Biology Major students have priority enrollment in EEB courses, but not in courses offered by other departments, such as STA, MAT, CSC, CSB and BCB. Students should be aware that some courses listed have prerequisites that are not listed below. For students intending to pursue graduate studies, it is strongly recommended that an independent research course such as EEB498Y1 be included as part of the Quantitative Biology major.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
The following courses with the stated minimum grades are required:

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits including at least 2.0 credits at the 300+ level, 0.5 of which must be at the 400 level)

First Year (2.5 credits):
BIO120H1, BIO130H1, EEB125H1/​ CSC108H1/​ CSC120H1/​ CSC148H1/​ CSC110Y1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

Higher Years (5.5 credits):

  1. 1.5 credits: BIO220H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1
  2. 1.0 credit in introductory probability and statistics: EEB225H1, GGR270H1, PSY201H1, PSY202H1, STA220H1, STA221H1, STA237H1, STA238H1, STA247H1, STA248H1, STA255H1, STA257H1, STA261H1, STA288H1
  3. 0.5 credit in intermediate math: APM236H1, MAT221H1/​ MAT223H1, MAT224H1, MAT240H1, MAT237Y1, MAT247H1
  4. 1.0 credit from: CSB352H1, EEB319H1, EEB323H1, EEB324H1, EEB362H1, GGR337H1, GGR372H1, GGR373H1, PHY331H1
  5. 1.0 credit from: APM346H1, APM446H1, APM461H1, APM462H1, BCH441H1, CSB472H1, CSC311H1, CSC320H1, CSC336H1, CSC343H1, CSC373H1, CSC384H1, CSC401H1, CSC412H1, CSC413H1, CSC420H1, EEB313H1, EEB430H1, EEB458H1, EEB459H1, EEB460H1, EEB463H1, EEB498Y1, EEB499Y1, MAT332H1, MAT335H1, MAT344H1, MAT351Y1, MGY428H1, PHY431H1, PSY305H1, STA302H1, STA303H1, STA304H1, STA305H1, STA355H1, STA365H1, STA480H1
  6. 0.5 credit at 400 level from: BCB410H1, BCB420H1, BCH441H1, CSB435H1, CSB472H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1, EEB430H1, EEB458H1, EEB459H1, EEB460H1, EEB463H1, EEB498Y1, EEB499Y1, PHY431H1, PSY474H1, STA480H1

Specialist in Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology (Science Program) - ASSPE2340

Specialist in Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology (Science Program) - ASSPE2340

Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology are complementary sciences, and the Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology Specialist combines the requirements of the two distinct specialist programs. The Specialist program integrates knowledge of pharmacology – the understanding of the therapeutic properties and clinical applications of externally administered chemical substances in the whole body and the mechanisms of their actions and interactions with their intended targets, while biomedical toxicology examines the harmful effects of exogenous chemicals on the health and behaviour of individuals and society, addressing drug safety and the adverse consequences of chemical exposure. Biomedical toxicology includes understanding the safety/toxicity of a wide array of chemicals (pharmaceutical preparations, herbal products, natural toxins and environmental contaminants) with a focus on their effects and adverse consequences on human health.

Both Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology are integrative life sciences which build on the core foundational disciplines of the basic life sciences and the prominent role each science plays in society. A comprehension of the biological mechanisms of action and potential uses of chemicals are key to career success in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing. The Specialist program prepares students for a variety of job opportunities following its completion as well as for further study in graduate research or professional programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. (Note: Students interested in professional programs should contact the respective faculties to inquire about specific transfer credits.) Graduates of this rigorous program will have access to an impressive variety of job opportunities in either research-based or non-research-based careers, including scientific research in research institutes and in universities, positions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical industries, forensic science, nutrition and food sciences, government or consulting agencies. Students learn about both basic and clinical pharmacology and biomedical toxicology through lectures, tutorials, small group sessions, laboratories and independent research projects. The senior research project course enables students to gain valuable research experience while working under the supervision of an individual faculty member in either a laboratory-based or a non-laboratory-based setting.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade or Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade/minimum grade average in required courses is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed:

Students who have completed 4.0 to 7.5 credits can apply directly to ASSPE2340 using the following courses:

Students who have completed at least 8.0 credits and who are already enrolled in ASSPE2340 have the option of remaining in the program until completion or may enrol themselves in ASSPE2082 or ASSPE2573 on ACORN.

Students who have completed at least 8.0 credits but who are not already enrolled in ASSPE2340 must apply using the following courses:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 65% in each course, or a combined grade average lower than 75% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program. The underlying numeric final mark in each of your courses required for program enrolment will be used by the relevant academic unit to determine your eligibility.

Applications from students lacking numerical grades in one or more of the specified prerequisites, or students applying in their second or later years, may be considered on the basis of their entire academic record and the availability of space in the program. In addition to applying through ACORN, students applying in their second year or later are asked to please contact the department directly at undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca, specify which program you would like to be considered for, and provide your student number. Please consult the Arts & Science Program Toolkit for more information on program enrolment.

Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry and there are program-specific year 3 entry enrolment requirements. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Specialist in Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology in the Summer after Year 2 and completion of PCL201H1 (with a minimum grade of 77%), PSL300H1 and PSL301H1.

Notes:

  • While it is difficult to predict what will be competitive course marks and average in a given year, based on previous years, the estimate is: course marks = mid 80s; average = mid 80s.
  • Students wishing to enroll in the Pharmacology Specialist (ASSPE2082) or Biomedical Toxicology Specialist (ASSPE2573) will initially apply to the Joint Specialist in Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology (ASSPE2340). After admission, students can then choose to transfer to the Biomedical Toxicology Specialist. First and second year courses are the same for all Specialist programs within the Department (ASSPE2082/ASSPE2340/ASSPE2573).
  • Students cannot combine the Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology Specialist with either departmental Major programs (Biomedical Toxicology or Pharmacology).
  • Students wishing to enroll after their second year who have taken PCL201H1 will be considered on a case by case basis. Successful completion of required pre-requisite courses is required to further enroll in upper level program courses. Students may not transfer to the Major program from the Specialist after completion of PCL472Y1/​ PCL474Y1 courses or INT300H1/​ INT301H1 in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP).
Completion Requirements:

(14.5 credits)

First Year: BIO120H1, BIO130H1, ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, and 1.0 credit from any combination of ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1 (see NOTE 1)

Students in this program have the option to enrol in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Second Year: BCH210H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1, CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1, STA288H1, PCL201H1, ( PSL300H1, PSL301H1) (NOTE: PSL201Y1 is not acceptable)

Third Year: BCH311H1/​ PSL350H1, PCL302H1, PCL381H1, at least one 0.5 credit from PCL367H1 or PCL368H1 (see NOTE 2)

Third or Fourth Year: LMP363H1, PCL469H1, and 1.5 credits from the following courses: JPM300H1/​ PCL345H1/​ PCL362H1 / PCL367H1 or PCL368H1 (see NOTE 2)/ PCL386H1/​ PCL389H1/​ PCL475H1/​ PCL476H1/​ PCL477H1/​ PCL484H1/​ PCL490H1/​ JPM400Y1/​ LMP301H1. Additional courses that may strengthen your background in this program can be taken, but will not count towards your program: ANA300Y1/​ ANA301H1/​ BCH340H1/​ CHM310H1/​ ESS463H1

Fourth Year: PCL402H1; PCL470H1; ( PCL482H1, PCL483H1); PCL472Y1/​ PCL474Y1/​ JPM400Y1 (see NOTE 3)

An Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement must be satisfied.

The requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based and/or experiential activity must be met by completing at least one of the following: PCL297H1, PCL389H1, PCL397Y0, PCL472Y1, PCL474Y1, JPM400Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) will also meet this requirement.

NOTES:

  1. Any PHY/MAT courses should be completed during the first year and included for program enrolment.
  2. At least one 0.5 credit from PCL367H1 or PCL368H1 is required for the program, however if desired the alternative course can be taken as a program elective.
  3. Enrolment in any of PCL472Y1/​ PCL474Y1 or JPM400Y1 is limited and requires permission from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Students must receive prior consent from the course coordinator according to Departmental guidelines before the Department will register them in the course. Students can take either course as their required independent project, or may take JPM400Y1 as an additional elective. It is the student’s responsibility to make all necessary preparations before the session starts (see course description).
  4. Students wishing to apply their Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) towards the requirement to complete PCL472Y1/​ PCL474Y1/​ JPM400Y1 should reach out to undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca.

Data Science in the Physical Sciences

Biological Chemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1995

Biological Chemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1995

Consult Professor G. A. Woolley, Department of Chemistry.

Biological Chemistry examines Nature at the molecular level by using a combination of synthetic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry as well as the tools of molecular biology and biochemistry. This program provides the setting to understand the chemical reactions and interactions that occur in biological processes, as well as how chemical strategies can be used to control these systems. This program includes sufficient flexibility to allow focus in areas such as bioinorganic, bioorganic, biophysical or medicinal chemistry. Students graduating from this program will be prepared for career paths in the biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as for research and teaching in related areas of chemistry and biology. This program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
The following courses with the stated minimum grades are required:

• ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1) (63% in each)/ CHM151Y1 (63%)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Biological Chemistry Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including 3.0 credits from 400-level courses)

First Year: BIO120H1, BIO130H1; CHM151Y1 (strongly recommended)/ ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1); ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

First or Second Year: ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Second and Higher Years:

  1. BCH210H1; BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1; CHM217H1, CHM220H1/​ CHM222H1 ( CHM220H1 recommended), ( CHM236H1, CHM237H1)/ CHM238Y1, CHM249H1
  2. CHM310H1, CHM347H1, CHM348H1, CHM379H1
  3. At least 1.0 credit from the following: CHM317H1, CHM327H1, CHM338H1, CHM343H1, CHM395Y1/​ CHM499Y1/​ PHC489Y1, CHM410H1
  4. CHM437H1, CHM447H1, CHM479H1
  5. Additional 300/400-level BCH or CHM courses to a total of 14.0 credits. CSB450H1 is also acceptable.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Biological Physics Specialist: Advanced Physics Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE2739

Biological Physics Specialist: Advanced Physics Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE2739
Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Biological Physics Specialist: Advanced Physics Stream in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

Core Biological Physics Courses (12.0 credits)

First Year (3.0 credits): ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1 ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1 recommended)

First or Second Year (1.0 credit): BIO130H1, MAT223H1

Second Year (3.0 credits): BCH210H1, ( MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1), MAT244H1, PHY250H1, PHY252H1

Second or Third Year (0.5 credit): BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1

Third Year (2.0 credits): PHY224H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1, PHY354H1

Third or Fourth Year (2.5 credits):

1. PHY331H1, PHY431H1
2. PHY324H1/​ BCH370H1/​ CHM327H1/​ PSL372H1
3. 1.0 credit, including at least 0.5 credit at the 400-level, from APM346H1/​ PHY 300-level courses/ PHY 400-level courses ( APM346H1, PHY350H1, PHY356H1, PHY407H1, PHY452H1, PHY454H1, PHY460H1 recommended)

Additional Requirements for the Advanced Physics Stream (2.5 credits):

1. ( BCH311H1, BCH340H1)/( PSL300H1, PSL301H1)
2. 1.5 credits, including at least 0.5 credit at the 400-level, from PHY 300-level courses, PHY 400-level courses

Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement

The choices in the program must satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity by including at least one of the following courses: PHY371Y1, PHY372H1, PHY396Y0, PHY397Y0, PHY398H0, PHY398Y0, PHY399Y0, PHY399Y1, PHY407H1, PHY424H1, PHY426H1, PHY428H1, PHY429H1, PHY471Y1, PHY472H1, PHY478H1, PHY479Y1.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Notes:

Students are encouraged but not required to enrol in the independent project courses PHY478H1/​ PHY479Y1. These students may be supervised by faculty in the Departments of Physics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology, and Physiology. Students are required to have a B average in the program courses, identify a supervisor, and consult the Associate Chair of Physics (Undergraduate Studies) before enrolling in PHY478H1/​ PHY479Y1.

Students might wish to enrol in 300- and 400-level courses in the partner life science departments that are not listed above, including independent research or project courses. These students will need approval to take these courses from the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies) prior to enrolment in the course.

Biological Physics Specialist: Biochemistry Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE2737

Biological Physics Specialist: Biochemistry Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE2737
Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Biological Physics Specialist: Biochemistry Stream in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

Core Biological Physics Courses (12.0 credits):

First Year (3.0 credits): ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1 ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1 recommended)

First or Second Year (1.0 credit): BIO130H1, MAT223H1

Second Year (3.0 credits): BCH210H1, ( MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1), MAT244H1, PHY250H1, PHY252H1

Second or Third Year (0.5 credit): BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1

Third Year (2.0 credits): PHY224H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1, PHY354H1

Third or Fourth Year (2.5 credits):

1. PHY331H1, PHY431H1
2. PHY324H1/​ BCH370H1/​ CHM327H1/​ PSL372H1
3. 1.0 credit, including at least 0.5 credit at the 400-level, from APM346H1/​PHY 300-level courses/PHY 400-level courses ( APM346H1, PHY350H1, PHY356H1, PHY407H1, PHY452H1, PHY454H1, PHY460H1 recommended)

Additional Courses for the Biochemistry Stream (2.5 credits):

1. BCH311H1, BCH340H1
2. 1.5 credits from BCH370H1/​ CSB428H1/​ BCH 400-level courses ( BCH422H1, BCH425H1, BCH426H1, BCH428H1, BCH440H1, BCH450H1 recommended). Excludes BCH472Y1, BCH473Y1, BCH478H1, BCH479H1.

Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement

The choices in the program must satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity by including at least one of the following courses: PHY371Y1, PHY372H1, PHY396Y0, PHY397Y0, PHY398H0, PHY398Y0, PHY399Y0, PHY399Y1, PHY407H1, PHY424H1, PHY426H1, PHY428H1, PHY429H1, PHY471Y1, PHY472H1, PHY478H1, PHY479Y1, BCH472Y1 and BCH473Y1.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Notes:

Students are encouraged but not required to enroll in the independent project courses PHY478H1/​ PHY479Y1. These students may be supervised by faculty in the Departments of Physics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology, and Physiology. Students are required to have a B average in the program courses, identify a supervisor, and consult the Associate Chair of Physics (Undergraduate Studies) before enrolling in PHY478H1/​ PHY479Y1.

Students might wish to enrol in 300- and 400-level courses in the partner life science departments that are not listed above, including independent research or project courses. These students will need approval to take these courses from the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies) prior to enrolment in the course.

On approval of the Department of Physics, students who take CHM222H1 will not have to take PHY252H1.

Biological Physics Specialist: Immunology Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE2740

Biological Physics Specialist: Immunology Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE2740
Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Biological Physics Specialist: Immunology Stream in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

Core Biological Physics Courses (12.0 credits)

First Year (3.0 credits): ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1 ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1 recommended)

First or Second Year (1.0 credit): BIO130H1, MAT223H1

Second Year (3.0 credits): BCH210H1, ( MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1), MAT244H1, PHY250H1, PHY252H1

Second or Third Year (0.5 credit): BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1

Third Year (2.0 credits): PHY224H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1, PHY354H1

Third or Fourth Year (2.5 credits):
1. PHY331H1, PHY431H1
2. PHY324H1/​ BCH370H1/​ CHM327H1/​ PSL372H1
3. 1.0 credit, including at least 0.5 credit at the 400-level from APM346H1/​PHY 300-level courses/PHY 400-level courses ( APM346H1, PHY350H1, PHY356H1, PHY407H1, PHY452H1, PHY454H1, PHY460H1 recommended)

Additional Courses for the Immunology Stream (2.5 credits):

1. IMM341H1, IMM351H1 (Students in the Biological Physics Specialist Immunology Stream are permitted to take BIO230H1 as a co-requisite to IMM341H1, instead of as a prerequisite, by permission of the Department of Immunology)
2. 1.0 credit from ( STA220H1/​ STA288H1, STA221H1) or ( STA237H1, STA238H1) and 0.5 credit from IMM 400-level courses, OR
0.5 credit from STA220H1/​ STA288H1 and 1.0 credit from IMM 400-level courses

Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement

The choices in the program must satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity by including at least one of the following courses: PHY371Y1, PHY372H1, PHY396Y0, PHY397Y0, PHY398H0, PHY398Y0, PHY399Y0, PHY399Y1, PHY407H1, PHY424H1, PHY426H1, PHY428H1, PHY429H1, PHY471Y1, PHY472H1, PHY478H1, PHY479Y1, IMM385Y1, IMM435H1 and IMM450Y1.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Notes:

Students are encouraged but not required to enrol in the independent project courses PHY478H1/​ PHY479Y1. These students may be supervised by faculty in the Departments of Physics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology, and Physiology. Students are required to have a B average in the program courses, identify a supervisor, and consult the Associate Chair of Physics (Undergraduate Studies) before enrolling in PHY478H1/​ PHY479Y1.

Students might wish to enrol in 300- and 400-level courses in the partner life science departments that are not listed above, including independent research courses. These students will need approval to take these courses from the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies) prior to enrolment in the course.

On approval of the Department of Physics, students who take CHM222H1 will not have to take PHY252H1.

Biological Physics Specialist: Physiology Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE2738

Biological Physics Specialist: Physiology Stream (Science Program) - ASSPE2738
Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Biological Physics Specialist: Physiology Stream in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

Core Biological Physics Courses (12.0 credits):

First Year (3.0 credits): ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1 ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1 recommended)

First or Second Year (1.0 credit): BIO130H1, MAT223H1

Second Year (3.0 credits): BCH210H1, ( MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1), MAT244H1, PHY250H1, PHY252H1

Second or Third Year (0.5 credit): BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1

Third Year (2.0 credits): PHY224H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1, PHY354H1

Third or Fourth Year (2.5 credits):

1. PHY331H1, PHY431H1
2. PHY324H1/​ BCH370H1/​ CHM327H1/​ PSL372H1
3. 1.0 credit, including at least 0.5 credit at the 400-level, from APM346H1/​PHY 300-level courses/PHY 400-level courses ( APM346H1, PHY350H1, PHY356H1, PHY407H1, PHY452H1, PHY454H1, PHY460H1 recommended)

Additional Courses for the Physiology Stream (2.5 credits):

1. PSL300H1, PSL301H1
2. 1.5 credits, including at least 0.5 credit at the 400-level, from PSL304H1/​ PSL305H1/​ PSL372H1/​ PSL 400-level courses ( PSL432H1, PSL440Y1, PSL445H1, PSL452H1 recommended)

Integrative, Inquiry-Based Activity Requirement

The choices in the program must satisfy the requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity by including at least one of the following courses: PHY371Y1, PHY372H1, PHY396Y0, PHY397Y0, PHY398H0, PHY398Y0, PHY399Y0, PHY399Y1, PHY407H1, PHY424H1, PHY426H1, PHY428H1, PHY429H1, PHY471Y1, PHY472H1, PHY478H1, PHY479Y1, PSL398H0, PSL398Y0, PSL399Y1, PSL498Y1 and PSL499H1.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Notes:

Students are encouraged but not required to enrol in the independent project courses PHY478H1/​ PHY479Y1. These students may be supervised by faculty in the Departments of Physics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology, and Physiology. Students are required to have a B average in the program courses, identify a supervisor, and consult the Associate Chair of Physics (Undergraduate Studies) before enrolling in PHY478H1/​ PHY479Y1.

Students might wish to enrol in 300- and 400-level courses in the partner life science departments that are not listed above, including independent research or project courses. These students will need approval to take these courses from the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies) prior to enrolment in the course.

On approval of the Department of Physics, students who take CHM222H1 will not have to take PHY252H1.

Chemical Physics Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0600

Chemical Physics Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0600

Consult Professor J. Schofield, Department of Chemistry.

Chemical Physics aims to explain structure and dynamics of molecular and bulk systems in terms of atomic and molecular interactions. Sub-disciplines and specialized topics include reaction dynamics, spectroscopy, optical control of molecular processes, nanoscale science, surface chemistry, theoretical and experimental studies of soft systems (polymers, liquids, biological systems), quantum control and quantum information sciences. The Chemical Physics program will provide students with a solid grounding in physical chemistry, and will prepare students for careers in experimental and theoretical physical sciences, in academia or in research development for companies.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
The following courses with the stated minimum grades are required:

• ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1) (63% in each)/ CHM151Y1 (63%)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Chemical Physics Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including 1.5 credits from 400-level courses)

First Year:

  1. ( CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/ ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)
  2. ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1
  3. ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Higher Years:

  1. APM346H1, CHM222H1, CHM223H1, CHM326H1/​ PHY356H1, CHM327H1, CHM328H1, MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1, MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1, MAT244H1, MAT334H1, PHY250H1, PHY254H1, PHY354H1, PHY350H1, CHM423H1/​ PHY456H1
  2. 2.0 credits from: CHM210H1, CHM217H1, ( CHM236H1, CHM237H1)/ CHM238Y1, ( CHM249H1 strongly recommended)/ CHM247H1, CHM310H1, CHM317H1, CHM338H1, CHM348H1, CHM415H1
  3. Additional 400-level CHM/PHY 0.5 credit courses to a total of 14.0 credits. (Note: CHM395Y1 can be used toward this requirement).

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Chemistry Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1376

Chemistry Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1376

Consult Professor A. Dicks, Department of Chemistry.

The Chemistry Major Program provides exposure to the core areas of chemistry together with appropriate courses in mathematics during the first two years and allows students to follow a particular area or areas of interest during the third year and fourth year. The program is extremely flexible in its design in that students may focus their studies in the traditional sub-disciplines of inorganic, analytical, organic, or physical chemistry during the second year, and then progress to take upper-year courses in these areas or in additional sub-disciplines including biological, materials and environmental chemistry. Students gain extensive laboratory experience throughout the program from whichever path they choose to take.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
The following courses with the stated minimum grades are required:

• ( CHM135H1 and CHM136H1) (63% in each)/ CHM151Y1 (63%)

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits, including at least one 0.5 CHM credit at the 400-level)

First Year: ( CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/( CHM135H1 and CHM136H1); ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1

Second Year:

At least two of the following four options:

Third Year: At least two of CHM317H1, CHM327H1, CHM338H1, CHM343H1, CHM348H1, CHM379H1

Fourth Year: Additional 200/300/400-level CHM courses to a total of 7.0 credits ( CHM299Y1, CHM396Y0, CHM397H0, CHM398H0, CHM398Y0, CHM399Y1 excluded). Students may count either CHM395Y1 or CHM499Y1 towards Chemistry Major requirements.

Chemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1376

Chemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1376

Consult Professor A. Dicks, Department of Chemistry.

The Chemistry Specialist Program provides broad coverage of the core areas of chemistry together with appropriate courses in mathematics and physics during the first three years and allows students to follow a particular area of interest or a more general program in the fourth year. The program is suitable for professional work in any area of chemistry and for entry into graduate school to continue work in any of the sub-fields of chemistry, provided that appropriate options are chosen in the fourth year. This program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
The following courses with the stated minimum grades are required:

• ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1) (63% in each)/ CHM151Y1 (63%)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Chemistry Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including at least 3.0 credits from 400-level courses)

First Year:

  1. ( CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/ ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)
  2. ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1
  3. ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Second Year:

  1. CHM217H1, CHM220H1/​ CHM222H1, CHM223H1, ( CHM236H1, CHM237H1)/ CHM238Y1, CHM249H1
  2. MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1

Third and Fourth Years:

  1. BCH210H1, CHM326H1/​ CHM328H1, CHM327H1
  2. Additional credits from 300/400-level CHM/ MAT/ another science, including at least three of CHM317H1, CHM338H1, CHM343H1, CHM379H1, CHM395Y1/​ CHM499Y1/​ PHC489Y1, CHM410H1. Minimum 3.0 CHM credits at the 400-level to a total of 14.0 credits.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Materials Science Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2424

Materials Science Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2424

Consult Professor Andrew Dicks, Department of Chemistry.

This program draws both on the basic sciences of chemistry and physics, and on the more applied areas such as metallurgy or ceramics. Courses dealing with these latter fields are offered through the Department of Materials Science in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. This is an appropriate program for students with career interests in solid-state, polymer, or composite materials industries, or for graduate work in either chemistry or materials science, with an appropriate choice of options. Students may follow the Materials Chemistry path by taking the research course CHM499Y1 or the Materials Science and Engineering path by taking the research courses MSE492H1 and MSE493H1. This program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
The following courses with the stated minimum grades are required:

• ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1) (63% in each)/ CHM151Y1 (63%)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Materials Science Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including 1.0 credit from 400-level courses)

First Year:

  1. BIO120H1
  2. CHM151Y1 (strongly recommended)/ ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)
  3. ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1
  4. MSE120H1

First or Second Year:

  1. BIO130H1/​ BIO220H1
  2. ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Second Year and Higher Years:

  1. CHM220H1/​ CHM222H1/​ MSE202H1, CHM223H1, ( CHM236H1, CHM237H1)/ CHM238Y1, CHM247H1/​ CHM249H1
  2. MSE219H1, ( MSE218H1/​ MSE318H1), MSE335H1
  3. CHM327H1, CHM338H1, CHM343H1/​ CHM348H1, CHM325H1/​ CHM355H1, CHM434H1/​ CHM455H1, CHM426H1/​ CHM457H1
  4. At least 1.5 credits from the following, of which 0.5 credit must be at the 400-level: MSE302H1, MSE316H1, MSE343H1, CHM446H1/​ CHM456H1, CHM458H1, MSE415H1, MSE430H1, ( MSE432H1/​ MSE443H1), MSE440H1, MSE442H1, MSE451H1, MSE458H1, MSE459H1, MSE461H1
  5. CHM499Y1/​ ( MSE492H1, MSE493H1)

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1211

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1211

Consult Professor D. Dubins, Faculty of Pharmacy

The Pharmaceutical Chemistry Specialist Program combines knowledge of the biological, medical, and physical sciences in the study of the scientific aspects of drug therapy, with an emphasis placed on the chemical nature of the reactions and interactions involved in drug therapy. The program is offered jointly by the Department of Chemistry and the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. Students in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Specialist program will receive a solid background and training in physical, organic, and analytical chemistry, and will also learn the fundamental aspects of the synthesis, manufacture, use, and mode of action of drugs. This program provides excellent preparation for future work in the pharmaceutical industry and is accredited by Canadian Society for Chemistry,

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

• BIO120H1 and BIO130H1
• ( CHM135H1 and CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1
• ( PHY131H1 and PHY132H1)/( PHY151H1 and PHY152H1)

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 60%, or a grade average lower than 70% will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Arts & Science Internship Program

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that space is more limited for Year 3 entry and students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(13.0 credits, including 1.0 credit from 400-level courses)

NOTE: Some of the courses listed below may have prerequisites.

First Year:

  1. BIO120H1, BIO130H1
  2. ( CHM135H1 and CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1
  3. ( PHY131H1 and PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1 and PHY152H1)

Second Year:

  1. BCH210H1
  2. BIO230H1
  3. CHM220H1/​ CHM222H1, CHM223H1, ( CHM249H1 strongly recommended/ CHM247H1)
  4. PCL201H1
  5. PHC230H1

Third Year:

  1. CHM217H1
  2. PHC300H1, PHC301H1, PHC320H1, PHC330H1, PHC340Y1

Fourth Year:

  1. PHC489Y1/​ CHM499Y1
  2. 2.0 credits from: CHM317H1, CHM342H1, CHM347H1, CHM379H1, CHM410H1, CHM414H1, CHM417H1, CHM427H1, CHM440H1, JPM300H1, JPM400Y1, PCL362H1, PCL386H1, PHC331H1, PHC401H1, PHC420H1, PHC421H1, PHC430H1, PHC431H1, PHC432H1, PHC435H1, PHC460H1, PHC462H1, PHC470H1, PSL300H1, PSL301H1

Note that not all of the 400-level PHC courses are offered every academic year.


Physics and Philosophy Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2584

Physics and Philosophy Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE2584

Physics has deep historical roots in natural philosophy and many aspects of contemporary Physics raise profound philosophical questions about the nature of reality. The interdisciplinary Physics and Philosophy Program allows the student to engage with both Physics and Philosophy at their deepest levels, and to more fully explore the connections between them.

Consult Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies), Department of Physics or Philosophy.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(15.0 credits, including at least 1.5 credits at the 400-level)

First Year: (2.5 credits)

( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1, MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1 (The courses MAT137Y1, MAT223H1, PHY151H1, PHY152H1 are recommended.)

First or Second Year: (1.5 credits)

1.5 credits of: PHL232H1/​ PHL233H1/​ PHL240H1/​ PHL245H1/​ HPS250H1/​ PHL255H1 ( PHL245H1 may only be counted here if MAT157Y1 is not taken)

Second Year: (3.0 credits)

MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1/​ MAT235Y1, MAT244H1/​ MAT267H1, PHY250H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1 (The courses MAT237Y1, MAT244H1 are recommended.)

Third Year: (2.0 credits)

MAT334H1/​ MAT354H1, PHY252H1, ( PHY350H1/​ PHY354H1), PHY356H1

Fourth Year: (1.0 credit)

PHY456H1, PHY491H1

Any Year: (5.0 credits)

( PHL345H1/​ PHL347H1), PHL355H1, PHL356H1, ( PHL415H1/​ PHL455H1/​ PHL482H1), plus 1.0 credit of ( PHL325H1/​ PHL331H1/​ PHL332H1/​ PHL346H1/​ PHL354H1/​ PHL357H1) plus 2.0 additional PHL credits, at least 0.5 credit of which must be from Course Group 2 - Value Theory (The courses PHL265H1, PHL275H1 are recommended.)

Group 2 - Value Theory:
PHL265H1, PHL295H1, PHL365H1, PHL366H1, PHL370H1, PHL375H1, PHL407H1, PHL412H1, PHL413H1, PHL483H1

Physics Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1944

Physics Major (Science Program) - ASMAJ1944

A Physics Major program is appropriate for students interested in a more flexible and diverse undergraduate physics program. A Physics Major may be tailored to be a natural counterpart to a second Major in mathematics, astronomy, computer science, environmental science, geology or the life sciences. Students should consult the Associate Chairs (Undergraduate Studies) of Physics and the respective departments for advice on course selections.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Physics Major in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits, including 2.0 credits at the 300+ level, with at least one 0.5 credit at the 400-level)

First Year: (2.0 credits)

( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1

Second Year: (3.0 credits)

1. MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1, MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1, PHY224H1

2. 1.0 credit from PHY231H1, PHY331H1, PHY250H1, PHY252H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1

Third Year: (2.5 credits)

1. MAT244H1/​ MAT267H1, PHY324H1/​ PHY405H1/​ PHY407H1/​ PHY408H1

2. 1.5 credits, including at least a 0.5 credit at the PHY 400-level, from APM346H1/​ MAT334H1/​ MAT354H1/​ PHY 300-level courses/ PHY 400-level courses/ JPE395H1/​ JPE493H1, excluding JPH311H1, JPH441H1. A maximum of a 0.5 credit from APM346H1/​ MAT334H1/​ MAT354H1 may be used to fulfil this requirement

Third or Fourth Year: (0.5 credit)

1. Ethics and Social Responsibility Requirement: The Physics course JPH441H1 meets this requirement as well as any of the following courses: HPS200H1/​ ENV222H1/​ ENV333H1/​ ESS205H1/​ PHL273H1/​ VIC172Y1/​ AST310H1. See Note 2.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Notes:

1. Students in the Physics Major program who are intending to pursue graduate studies in Physics should consult with the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies).

2. Requirement 1 in Third or Fourth Year represents a 0.5 credit with a significant emphasis on "Ethics and Social Responsibility", in the context of the physical sciences. Students may use the CR/NCR option towards any of the courses listed in Requirement 1. Another Arts & Science course with a significant emphasis on "Ethics and Social Responsibility", in the context of the physical sciences, may be substituted subject to approval from the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies).


Physics Minor (Science Program) - ASMIN1944

Physics Minor (Science Program) - ASMIN1944
Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(4.0 credits)

First Year: (1.0 credit)

PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1

Second Year: (2.0 credits)

1. PHY224H1

2. 1.5 credits from PHY231H1, PHY250H1, PHY252H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1

Third Year: (1.0 credit)

1. PHY324H1/​​ PHY405H1/​​ PHY407H1/​​ PHY408H1

2. 0.5 credit from: PHY 300-level course/PHY 400-level course/ JPE395H1/​ JPE493H1, excluding JPH311H1, JPH441H1

Physics Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1944

Physics Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1944

The Physics Specialist Program offers rigorous training in the full spectrum of core physics subfields, as well as their numerous important applications. Practical courses treat the experimental and computational aspects and complement the lecture courses. Physics concerns many of the most fundamental questions in our scientific understanding of the universe. What is the nature of matter and energy at the smallest scales? What are the physical processes that govern the Earth’s climate? What is the nature of light and how can it be controlled? How do the collective properties of solids emerge from those of individual atoms? How do biological processes organize themselves to maintain their survival? What is the structure and evolution of the Earth and the other planets? How can quantum information be used for computation? Physics seeks answers to these questions using a combination of theory, computation and precise experimental work, and the results find application across all of science.

Consult the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies), Department of Physics.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Physics Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(13.5 credits, including 1.0 credit at the 400-level)

First Year: (2.5 credits)

( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1, MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1, PHY131H1/​ PHY151H1, PHY132H1/​ PHY152H1

(The courses MAT137Y1, MAT223H1, PHY151H1, PHY152H1 are recommended.)

Second Year: (4.0 credits)

MAT237Y1/​ MAT257Y1/​ MAT235Y1, MAT244H1/​ MAT267H1, PHY224H1, PHY250H1, PHY252H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1

(The courses MAT237Y1, MAT244H1 are recommended.)

Second or Third Year: (0.5 credit)

PHY324H1

Third Year: (3.0 credits)

1. APM346H1, MAT334H1/​ MAT354H1, PHY350H1, PHY354H1, PHY356H1

2. Additional 0.5 credit from PHY 300-level courses/ PHY 400-level courses/ JPE395H1/​ JPE493H1, excluding JPH311H1, JPH441H1

Third or Fourth Year: (3.5 credits)

1. PHY424H1

2. 1.0 credit from PHY450H1, PHY452H1, PHY454H1, PHY456H1, PHY460H1

3. PHY405H1/​ PHY407H1/​ PHY408H1/​ PHY426H1/​ PHY478H1. See Note 2.

4. 1.0 credit, including at least a 0.5 PHY credit at the 400-level, from PHY 300-level courses/ PHY 400-level courses/ JPE395H1/​ JPE493H1, excluding JPH311H1, JPH441H1

5. Ethics and Social Responsibility Requirement: The Physics course JPH441H1 meets this requirement as well as any of the following courses: HPS200H1/​ ENV222H1/​ ENV333H1/​ ESS205H1/​ PHL273H1/​ VIC172Y1/​ AST310H1. See Note 3.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.

Notes:

1. Students are encouraged but not required to enrol in the independent study and project courses such as PHY371Y1, PHY478H1, etc.

2. PHY479Y1 (Undergraduate Research Project) satisfies Requirement 3 in Third or Fourth Year and counts as a 0.5 credit at the PHY 400-level for Requirement 4 in Third or Fourth Year. Students may use MAT351Y1 instead of APM346H1 for Requirement 1 in Third Year.

3. Requirement 5 in Third or Fourth Year represents a 0.5 credit with a significant emphasis on "Ethics and Social Responsibility", in the context of the physical sciences. Students may use the CR/NCR option towards any of the courses listed in Requirement 5. Another Arts & Science course with a significant emphasis on "Ethics and Social Responsibility", in the context of the physical sciences, may be substituted subject to approval from the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies).

4. The requirement for an integrative, inquiry-based activity is satisfied by the required course PHY424H1.

Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1377

Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1377

Consult Professor R. Batey, Department of Chemistry.

This program focuses on the fundamentals and practical aspects of modern synthetic organic and inorganic chemistry, and the understanding and applications of catalytic reactions. Students will become exposed to extensive green chemistry approaches from both experimental and theoretical perspectives. The program provides preparation for career paths as synthetic/discovery chemists, in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, crop protection, materials and related sectors, or for academic research and teaching positions. This program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses (with minimum grades)
The following courses with the stated minimum grades are required:

• ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1) (63% in each)/ CHM151Y1 (63%)

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits)

First Year: ( CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/ ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1); ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/​ MAT157Y1; ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Second and Higher Years:

  1. BCH210H1, CHM217H1, ( CHM220H1/​ CHM222H1, CHM223H1), ( CHM236H1, CHM237H1)/ CHM238Y1, ( CHM249H1 strongly recommended)/ CHM247H1; MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1
  2. CHM317H1, CHM338H1, CHM342H1, CHM343H1, CHM347H1, CHM348H1
  3. CHM432H1, CHM440H1, CHM441H1, CHM443H1
  4. CHM395Y1/​ CHM499Y1/​ PHC489Y1 and/or CHM397H0/​ CHM398H0 in areas relevant to the program with prior approval by the Department
  5. Additional 300/400-level courses from CHM, which may include courses from among CHM325H1, CHM355H1/​ CHM328H1, CHM379H1, CHM416H1, CHM434H1/​ CHM455H1, CHM437H1, CHM447H1 and CHM479H1 to a total of 14.0 credits.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.


Courses Incorporating Data Science

Note: the following lists of courses are not exhaustive, and are chosen to illustrate the wide variety of courses teaching and incorporating data science across different disciplines. Please consult the full course listings for individual departments to find further data science-related courses.

Foundational Data Science Courses

CSC108H1 - Introduction to Computer Programming

CSC108H1 - Introduction to Computer Programming
Hours: 36L

Programming in a language such as Python. Elementary data types, lists, maps. Program structure: control flow, functions, classes, objects, methods. Algorithms and problem solving. Searching, sorting, and complexity. Unit testing. Floating-point numbers and numerical computation. No prior programming experience required.

NOTE: You may take CSC148H1 after CSC108H1. You may not take CSC108H1 in the same term as, or after taking, any of CSC110Y1/ CSC111H1/ CSC120H1/ CSC148H1.

Exclusion: CSC110Y1, CSC111H1, CSC120H1, CSC121H1, CSC148H1, CSC108H5, CSC148H5, CSCA08H3, CSCA20H3, CSCA48H3
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

EEB125H1 - Introductory Computation and Data Science for the Life and Physical Sciences

EEB125H1 - Introductory Computation and Data Science for the Life and Physical Sciences
Hours: 24L/12T

Life and physical scientists increasingly use big and complex datasets to answer questions about society and the natural world. In this course, students will develop introductory programming knowledge and data acumen to explore topics drawn from biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. Students will learn to create and run computer programs, organize ideas using data to communicate clearly to others, break a complex problem into simpler parts, apply general data science principles to specific cases, distinguish causation from correlation and coincidence, and negotiate tradeoffs between different computational and statistical approaches.

Exclusion: CSC111H1, CSC148H1, STA130H1, STA238H1, STA248H1, STA261H1, GGR274H1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

ENG286H1 - Literature and Data

ENG286H1 - Literature and Data
Hours: 24L/12T

Geared toward the interests and aptitudes of humanities students, this course provides an accessible introduction to computer programming, statistics, and data science, and equips students with the practical and theoretical skills to engage critically with literary data and computation. What new insights about literary form, history, or culture might we glean from a spreadsheet of bestsellers, a database of fan fiction, or an archive containing more novels than any individual could ever read? What gaps exist in literary datasets, and what biases are enshrined in code? No programming or statistical experience required or expected.

Prerequisite: 1.0 ENG credit or any 4.0 credits
Exclusion: CSC111H1, CSC148H1, STA130H1, STA238H1, STA248H1, STA261H1, GGR274H1, EEB125H1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

GGR274H1 - Introductory Computation and Data Science for the Social Sciences

GGR274H1 - Introductory Computation and Data Science for the Social Sciences
Hours: 24L/12T

Social scientists are increasingly working with big and complex datasets that contain spatial, group-level, and individual-level dimensions to answer questions about society. In this course, students will develop introductory programming knowledge and data acumen in order to create and run computer programs to explore where, when, and why social processes occur, drawing on theories from geography, linguistics, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, and psychology. Instruction will focus on applying current data analysis libraries, communicating and translating data science methods to both researchers and the public, distinguishing causation from correlation and coincidence, and negotiating tradeoffs between different computational and statistical approaches.

Exclusion: CSC111H1, CSC148H1, STA130H1, STA238H1, STA248H1, STA261H1, EEB125H1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

STA130H1 - An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Data Science

STA130H1 - An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Data Science
Hours: 24L/24P

This course, intended for students considering a program in Statistical Sciences, discusses the crucial role played by statistical reasoning in solving challenging problems from natural science, social science, technology, health care, and public policy, using a combination of logical thinking, mathematics, computer simulation, and oral and written discussion and analysis.

Corequisite: MAT135H1/ MAT136H1/ MAT137Y1/ MAT157Y1, ( CSC108H1/ equivalent programming experience)/ CSC110Y1/ CSC148H1 *Note: the corequisite may be completed either concurrently or in advance.
Exclusion: Any of STA220H1/ STA255H1/ STA238H1/ STA248H1/ STA261H1/ ECO220Y1/ ECO227Y1/ STAB22H3/ STA220H5/ STAB57H3/ STA258H5/ STA260H5/ ECO220Y5/ ECO227Y5/ STAA57H3 taken previously or concurrently
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

Data Science in the Humanities

DHU338H1 - Data: Access, Creation, Curation, and Interpretation

DHU338H1 - Data: Access, Creation, Curation, and Interpretation
Previous Course Number: WDW338H1
Hours: 24L/12P

A central challenge of digital humanities is the complexity of representing interpretive, narrative, and perspective-dependent humanities data through digital tools and environments. Topics include the history of “data” as term and concept; data standards, databases, and linked data; datasets, data curation and analytics, both qualitative and quantitative; and data visualization.

Prerequisite: DHU235H1 and DHU236H1; open to students not taking the Digital Humanities Minor by permission of the program coordinator.
Exclusion: WDW338H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

ENG287H1 - The Digital Text

ENG287H1 - The Digital Text
Hours: 24L/12T

This course explores the stakes and consequences of literature’s transition from printed to digital forms. How do digital and printed texts differ materially, and how does this affect literary form, authorship, consumption, reception — and society more broadly? What new expressive possibilities are present in “born digital” forms like webcomics, fan fiction, interactive fiction, and videogames? How do social media and online reading communities impact the way that literature is marketed and discussed? Will electronic archives make literature more accessible, or less? How do digital texts challenge existing definitions of what counts as “literature”?

Prerequisite: 1.0 ENG credit or any 4.0 credits
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

LIN405H1 - Advanced Quantitative Methods in Linguistics

LIN405H1 - Advanced Quantitative Methods in Linguistics
Hours: 36L

This course introduces advanced statistical modeling techniques using the statistical software R, tailored specifically to the needs of linguistic research.

Prerequisite: LIN305H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NMC268H1 - Data Science Applications in Archaeology

NMC268H1 - Data Science Applications in Archaeology
Hours: 12L/12P/12S

Digital technology and the growth of “big data” are transforming not only the ways in which archaeologists present and communicate their research, but also increasingly the ways they collect and analyze data. This course uses underlying concepts from the emerging field of data science and helps students develop hands-on skills in various critical techniques in archaeological data analysis and modelling, focusing on case studies from the Near East.

Prerequisite: 3.0 credits at the 100-level.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

Data Science in the Social Sciences

ECO220Y1 - Introduction to Data Analysis and Applied Econometrics

ECO220Y1 - Introduction to Data Analysis and Applied Econometrics
Hours: 48L/48T

Numerical and graphical data description; data collection and sampling; probability; sampling distributions; statistical inference; hypothesis testing and estimation; simple and multiple regression analysis (extensive coverage). Learn how to analyze data and how to correctly interpret and explain results. Use Excel to analyze a wide variety of data and replicate tables and figures in economics research papers.

Prerequisite: ( ECO101H1(63%), ECO102H1(63%))/ ECO105Y1(80%)/ ECO100Y5(67%)/ ( ECO101H5(63%), ECO102H5(63%))/ ( MGEA02H3(67%), MGEA06H3 (67%)); MAT133Y1/ ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1/ MAT157Y1
Exclusion: GGR270H1, PSY201H1, PSY202H1, SOC202H1, SOC252H1, STA220H1, STA221H1, STA248H1, ECO220Y5, MGEB11H3, MGEB12H3
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3), The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

ECO225H1 - Big-Data Tools for Economists

ECO225H1 - Big-Data Tools for Economists
Hours: 24L/12T

An introduction to the big-data tools—including Machine-Learning techniques—economists increasingly use in applied research. The course explores unstructured data sources such as text files, webpages, social media posts, satellite imagery, and weather data. It offers a practical introduction to creating datasets from these sources (e.g., web scrapping), linking data, and managing and visualizing them (e.g., geospatial visualization).

Prerequisite: ( ECO101H1(63%), ECO102H1(63%))/ ECO105Y1(80%)/ ECO100Y5(67%)/ ( ECO101H5(63%), ECO102H5(63%))/ ( MGEA02H3 (67%), MGEA06H3 (67%)); MAT133Y1(63%)/ ( MAT135H1(60%), MAT136H1(60%))/ MAT137Y1(55%)/ MAT157Y1(55%); CSC108H1/ CSC110Y1/ CSC148H1
Exclusion: CSC311H1, ECO250Y0 (Special Topics Abroad in Economics: Big Data Tools and Machine Learning for Economists), taken in Summer 2023, ESC190H1, JSC270H1, STA314H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

ECO424H1 - Topics in Experimental Economics

ECO424H1 - Topics in Experimental Economics
Hours: 24L/12T

Experimental Economics is a relatively new and very exciting field in economics. While most data used in economics is observational, experimentalists use controlled environments to study various economic issues: from individual decision making, to interaction in games and markets, to asset markets and even macroeconomic issues. In this “hands on” course, students read the background literature in a few areas of current academic research, design and conduct human-subject experiments, ultimately submitting a paper where they draw conclusion from their analysis of real data.

Prerequisite: ECO200Y1/ ECO204Y1/ ECO206Y1, ECO220Y1/ ECO227Y1/ ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1, STA248H1)/ ( STA257H1, STA261H1), at least 1.0 credit in ECO at the 300+ level.
Exclusion: ECO421H1 (Special Topics in Economics: Experimental Economics), taken Fall 2020 and Fall 2022.
Recommended Preparation: ECO316H1/ ECO326H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

ECO482H1 - Machine Learning Applications in Macroeconomic Finance

ECO482H1 - Machine Learning Applications in Macroeconomic Finance
Hours: 24L/12T

This course introduces students to machine learning concepts and techniques, focusing on applications in macroeconomic finance. In the first part we review supervised and unsupervised machine-learning methods. In the second part, we focus on various questions and topics in macro-finance where the use of machine learning is increasingly common. Hands-on use of these techniques to solve economic problems in macro-finance will prepare students for more advanced machine learning courses.


Prerequisite: CSC108H1/ CSC110Y1/ CSC148H1, ECO200Y1/ ECO204Y1/ ECO206Y1, ECO202Y1/ ECO208Y1/ ECO209Y1, ECO220Y1/ ECO227Y1/ ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1, STA248H1)/ ( STA257H1, STA261H1), at least 1.0 credit in ECO at the 300+ level.
Exclusion: CSC311H1, STA314H1, ECO481H1 (Special Topics in Economics with Data Analytics: Macroeconomic Finance with Machine Learning Applications), taken in Fall 2022 or Winter 2023.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

GGR272H1 - Geographic Information and Mapping I

GGR272H1 - Geographic Information and Mapping I
Hours: 24L/24P

Introduction to digital mapping and spatial analysis using geographic information systems (GIS). Students learn how to use GIS software to find, edit, analyze and map geographic data to create their own maps, analyze geographic problems and use techniques that can be applied to a variety of subject areas.

Exclusion: GGRB30H3, GGR272H5
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

GGR375H1 - Introduction to Programming in GIS

GGR375H1 - Introduction to Programming in GIS
Hours: 24L

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of programming, followed by an applied focus on using these skills in geographic information systems. Students will learn how to programmatically edit spatial data, automate common processes, and conduct complex spatial analyses. The course will emphasize open-source software that enriches geospatial data analysis alongside the data processing and analytical capabilities of existing GIS software. Classroom time will be a mix of short lectures and laboratory exercises.

Prerequisite: 8.0 credits including GGR272H1
Exclusion: GGR386H1 (Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems: Programming in GIS), offered in Fall 2019 and Winter 2021
Recommended Preparation: One of CSC108H1 or CSC120H1; GGR273H1, GGR274H1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

GGR376H1 - Geovisualization

GGR376H1 - Geovisualization
Hours: 24L

Visualizing geographic information forms an important step in aiding visual thinking, generating hypotheses, and communicating findings relating to places. Geovisualization not only involves the display of spatial data through static maps, but also the process of creating 3D, dynamic, or interactive visualizations for data exploration, insights, and analysis. This course will introduce the foundations and capabilities of geovisualization for scientific communication, and students will learn techniques and tools to develop and critically appraise a range of geovisual outputs.

Prerequisite: 8.0 credits including GGR272H1
Exclusion: GGR386H1 (Special Topic: Geovisualization), offered in Fall 2022
Recommended Preparation: GGR273H1, GGR274H1
Distribution Requirements: Science, Social Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

GGR377H1 - Introduction to Urban Data Analytics

GGR377H1 - Introduction to Urban Data Analytics
Hours: 24L/12P

This course draws on census and economic data collection, processing, and analysis to teach written and visual storytelling about cities with data and maps, while exploring the uses of real-time data and analytics to solve urban problems. It provides a socio-economic and political context for the use of big data and the smart cities movement, focusing on data ethics and governance.

Prerequisite: 8.0 credits
Recommended Preparation: GGR270H1/ ECO220Y1/ ECO227Y1/ EEB225H1/ GGR270Y1/ LIN305H1/ POL222H1/ POL242Y1/ PSY201H1/ SOC202H1/ STA220H1/ STA248H1/ STA250H1/ STA261H1, GGR272H1, GGR274H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

GGR472H1 - Developing Web Maps

GGR472H1 - Developing Web Maps
Hours: 24L

Explores the power of web mapping and CyberGIS, with a focus on hands-on learning and open source software. Students will learn about relevant software (exploring various APIs), data structures, methods, and cartographic and visualization techniques. Finally, students will work in groups to develop and deliver their own online web maps from scratch, on a topic of their choosing.

Prerequisite: 10.0 credits including GGR272H1 and GGR273H1
Exclusion: GGR400H1 (2015-2016)
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

GGR473H1 - Geospatial Big Data

GGR473H1 - Geospatial Big Data
Hours: 24L

Advances in sensing and mobile technologies have contributed to the increasing availability of large volume georeferenced data such as geo-tagged social media content, GPS traces, and crowdsourced maps. While geospatial big data provide a major source for innovation and analysis, challenges relating to data handling, processing, and interpretation have simultaneously arisen. In this course, students will build a critical understanding of the evolution, potential, and biases of geospatial big data. Knowledge of geo-computational techniques to handle geospatial big data and perform meaningful analysis will also be developed and applied.

Prerequisite: 10.0 credits
Exclusion: GGR401H1 (Special Topic: Geospatial Big Data), offered in Fall 2022
Recommended Preparation: GGR272H1, GGR273H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

PCJ260H1 - Introduction to Peace, Conflict and Justice I

PCJ260H1 - Introduction to Peace, Conflict and Justice I
Hours: 24L/12S

This course introduces students to reading, interpreting, and communicating data relevant to issues in peace, conflict and justice. Students will develop concrete skills such as understanding data sources in conflict and justice, exploring applications of data, and methods of data collection. They will reflect on how social constructs can be operationalized into variables that can be employed for qualitative and quantitative analysis in research and policy, and learn how to use visualizations and descriptive statistics to support arguments and research. Through this course, students will develop a set of essential skills to work on real-world questions related to issues in peace, conflict and justice, while engaging with existing data and their applied research findings to understand their policy relevance. Students must be enrolled in either the PCJ Major or PCJ Specialist program to take this course.

Prerequisite: 4.0 credits
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

POL419H1 - Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis

POL419H1 - Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
Hours: 24S

Covers advanced level treatment of quantitative empirical research methods in political science. The emphasis is given to theoretical foundations, various research designs, and statistical methods of “causal inference.” Students will also be exposed to prominent applications of these methods and learn how to use statistical software to apply these methods in data analysis.

Prerequisite: POL232H1/0.5 credit in STA at the 200+ level
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

RSM371H1 - Data and Information Management for Business Analytics

RSM371H1 - Data and Information Management for Business Analytics
Previous Course Number: RSM312H1
Hours: 24L

This course focuses on the fundamentals of data management for the purposes of producing information and supporting advanced techniques of business analytics. This applied learning course will expose the learner to a broad range of technical skills that are required to access, prepare and visualize data for advanced analysis. The course introduces the fundamental skills that form the foundation in the development of advanced business analytics.

Prerequisite: CSC108H1
Exclusion: RSM312H1 (Data and Information Management for Business Analytics), offered in Winter 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Recommended Preparation: Python for Business, e.g., http://apps.rotman.utoronto.ca/RotmanEvents/EventDetails.aspx?eid=27258
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

RSM384H1 - Sports Analytics

RSM384H1 - Sports Analytics
Hours: 24L

This course applies concepts of analytic management and data analysis to the sports world. The class is intended to deepen the students' ability to apply econometric skills from ECO220Y1. Particular emphasis is given to player management, "on the field" decisions and giving the students the opportunity to do their own analysis while learning frontier techniques. The class will introduce students to some basics of coding and econometric analysis in R. No prior coding experience is required, but basic coding will be necessary and the course provides students with new or deepened skills in that area.

Prerequisite: ECO220Y1/​ ECO227Y1/​( STA220H1, STA255H1)/( STA237H1, STA238H1)/( STA257H1, STA261H1)
Exclusion: RSM314H1 (Special Topics in Management: Sports Analytics), offered in Winter 2019/Winter 2020/Winter 2021
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

Data Science in the Life Sciences

EEB313H1 - Quantitative Methods in R for Biology

EEB313H1 - Quantitative Methods in R for Biology
Hours: 24L/24P

The quantitative analysis and management of biological data is crucial in modern life sciences disciplines. Students will develop skills with R as applied to problems in ecology and evolutionary biology to learn reproducible approaches for data management, data manipulation, visualization, modelling, statistical analysis, and simulation for solving biological problems.

Prerequisite: BIO220H1, EEB225H1/ STA288H1/ STA220H1
Exclusion: STA130H1, PSY305H1
Recommended Preparation: CSC108H1/ CSC120H1/ CSC121H1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

PSY305H1 - The Treatment of Psychological Data

PSY305H1 - The Treatment of Psychological Data
Hours: 36L

This course provides a practical yet intensive introduction to the research pipeline, with a focus on research data management and advanced statistical analysis and inference. Students learn how to find, organize, and analyze data sets in a transparent and reproducible way. Students also learn more about statistical inference, focusing on how the design and analysis of data shape the interpretation of results.

Prerequisite: PSY202H1/ ECO220Y1/ SOC252H1/ STA221H1/ PSY202H5/ STA221H5/ PSYC08H3/ STAB27H3/ STAC32H3
Exclusion: EEB313H1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

PSY474H1 - Computation in Psychology

PSY474H1 - Computation in Psychology
Hours: 36L

This lecture course surveys computational perspectives on the mind and brain and introduces computational tools for connecting psychological and neural data to theory. Topics may include neural networks, probabilistic models, pattern recognition, and other techniques applicable to psychological research and general analysis. Basic familiarity with programming is recommended but not required.

Prerequisite: PSY202H1/ ECO220Y1/ SOC252H1/ STA221H1/ PSY202H5/ STA221H5/ PSYC08H3/ STAB27H3/ STAC32H3
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

Data Science in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences

ENV338H1 - Environmental Research Data and Decision-making

ENV338H1 - Environmental Research Data and Decision-making
Hours: 24L/12T

Understanding the natural world and human perturbations to it requires data. All data has inherent biases and constraints. In this class we will explore the world of environmental data from the perspective of those interested in affecting positive change. The class will use case studies and current research to explore topics such as: How do environmental scientists design studies or experiments to answer specific questions? How do we characterize the limitations of the data we have and work within these constraints to answer scientific questions and make informed and meaningful decisions?

Prerequisite: Completion of 8.0 credits including  ENV221H1/ ENV222H1 and ENV223H1. Students who do not meet the prerequisites are encouraged to contact the Undergraduate Associate Director.
Corequisite: None
Exclusion: None
Recommended Preparation: GGR274H1 or EEB125H1 or ENG286H1

ESS245H1 - Computational Geology

ESS245H1 - Computational Geology
Previous Course Number: ESS345H1
Hours: 24L/1T/30P

A practical introduction to programming. This course will teach an operational knowledge on how to write and execute self written computer programs. Course topics touch upon using a computer without a graphical interface, using an integrated development environment, programming, documenting, debugging, reading and writing data, graphical output, how to navigate existing documentation and internet resources, and last but not least how to effectively ask for help. Students will work individually and in small groups in an inverted classroom setting on earth science related problem sets. Previous programming experience is not required.

Prerequisite: 1.0 credit from first-year math, or physics courses except MAT193H1, MAT198H1, MAT199H1, PHY196H1, PHY197H1, PHY198H1, PHY199H1
Exclusion: ESS345H1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

MAT245H1 - Mathematical Methods in Data Science

MAT245H1 - Mathematical Methods in Data Science
Hours: 36L/24P

An introduction to the mathematical methods behind scientific techniques developed for extracting information from large data sets. Elementary probability density functions, conditional expectation, inverse problems, regularization, dimension reduction, gradient methods, singular value decomposition and its applications, stability, diffusion maps. Examples from applications in data science and big data.

Prerequisite: MAT137Y1/ MAT157Y1, MAT223H1/ MAT240H1, MAT224H1/ MAT247H1
Corequisite: MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

PHY407H1 - Computational Physics

PHY407H1 - Computational Physics
Hours: 12L/36P

This is an introduction to scientific computing in physics. Students will be introduced to computational techniques used in a range of physics research areas. By considering select physics topics, students will learn basic computational methods for function analysis (computing integrals and derivatives; finding roots and extrema), resolution of linear and non-linear equations, eigenvalue problems, Fourier analysis, ODEs, PDEs and Monte Carlo techniques. As the course progresses, students will develop their skills at debugging, solution visualization, computational efficiency and accuracy. The course is based on python and will involve working on a set of computational labs throughout the semester as well as a final project.

Prerequisite: PHY224H1/ PHY254H1
Corequisite: Any third or fourth year course in Physics
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

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