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Program Overview
This program provides training and background in general biology with specialized courses in immunology, infection, and disease. In order to further our knowledge and skills in health promotion and disease and infection prevention, students in this program will learn about immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, pathobiology, and disease. Graduates of this program are prepared to play an integral part in advancing health related professions and contributing to disease research following graduate studies.
Complementary Programs: Health Studies
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
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RESEARCH: Experimental design, data analysis using statistics, critical interpretation
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COMMUNICATION: Effectively use multiple formats (written, oral, poster, debate, multimedia)
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PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY: Teamwork skills, meet deadlines and expectations, accept and provide constructive criticism; objectively evaluate the contributions of others
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VALUES: Be a strong advocate for science
2. Careers for Graduates
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Research Assistant (hospital, university, private)
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Food Inspection Agencies (research, quality control)
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Researcher-Public Health, Government Agencies
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Pharmaceutical Sales
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Medical Supply Sales
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Biopharmaceuticals (research, quality control)
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Editor in Scientific Publications
3. Further Education
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Graduate Studies
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Medicine
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Dentistry
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Pharmacy
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Physical or Occupational Therapy
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Optometry
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Nursing
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Teacher Education
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Naturopathic or Chiropractic Medicine
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Laboratory Technician
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Radiology Technologist (MRI, CT)
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Clinical Research Epidemiology
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Public Health & Public Policy
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Jennifer Campbell, jac.campbell@utoronto.ca, SW421D, 416-287-7404,
- Biological Sciences Librarian: Sarah Guay sarah.guay@utoronto.ca, 416-287-7497
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213, 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157, 416-208-4760
- Biology Students Association at UTSC (BioSA)
Did You Know
MIMSA fosters student involvement beyond in-class learning, connecting UTSC students with their peers and UofT faculty.