Eligibility for Admission into the Human Biosciences Major

To be eligible for admission to the Human Biosciences Major, you must complete at least eight undergraduate courses, including the following:

• 6 credit hours in CRW, with at least 3 credit hours in English courses
• Mathematics 1000 (or 1006) (Mathematics 1090 may be required as a prerequisite)
• Two first-year Chemistry courses from one of the following combinations:
  • 1050 & 1051
  • 1200 & 1001
  • 1010 & 1050 (You must be eligible for Chemistry 2400 in your second year)
• Biology 1001
• Biology 1002 OR Human Biosciences 1001
• At least one elective course

A minimum average of 60% in these courses is required for admission.

Note: It is recommended that students complete Chemistry 1051 before beginning their second year of studies.

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Minor Areas

Students may take a minor in the following area:

• Human Biosciences Minor

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Application for Admission

To apply for a Major or Minor in Human Biosciences, you must complete:

The Department's Online Application for Admission form

(By submitting this form, you authorize the department to complete the Declaration/Change of Academic Programme form and send it to the Registrar's Office on your behalf.)

 

Application Deadline & Processing

There is no official deadline to apply; however, we strongly recommend submitting your application by May 31 to ensure your major is recorded at the Registrar's Office before Fall registration begins.

• Applications are typically processed within two weeks, though delays may occur during peak times.
• You will receive an email confirmation once your application has been processed.

Important: Students who do not declare their major by May 31 may not be eligible for departmental scholarships or award nominations.