Physiology, Bachelor of Science

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 

1 year at RDC - 3 years at most universities

Delivery: 
Main Campus
Program Cost Estimates: 

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dr. Nancy Brown
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca
University Transfer Program

One Year University Transfer Program:

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Related Careers
  • research assistant
  • government biological laboratories
  • pharmaceutical laboratories
  • clinical investigation
  • Master's Degrees and medical research units in hospitals
  • similar, but more senior positions, to those above
  • the most suitable honors program to prepare for a career in medicine
The Program

RDC offers the first year of studies toward Honors BSc Physiology.

Transfer Features

The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities.

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Biology 30
  2. Chemistry 30
  3. ELA 30-1
  4. Mathematics 30-1
  5. Physics 30

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements: 

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

Program Content
University of Alberta

(Please note these credits are U of A credits.)

Suggested Pattern Year 1

  • BIOL 217 (3 credits)
  • CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits)
  • STAT 251 (3 credits)
  • CHEM 351 (3 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • 3 Arts or Science Options (9 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

BIOL 217

An introduction to cellular and molecular biology. Topics include: biological macromolecules; membrane stucture and function; cellular structure; bioenergetics and energy flow; respiration and photosynthesis; cell division and the cell cycle; DNA structure and replication; transcription and translation; recombinant DNA and genetic regulation. Prerequisite: Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 Note: BIOL 217 and 218 can be taken in either order.

CHEM 211

The first introductory-level chemistry course that focusses on the foundations of atomic properties and chemical reactions. Topics include: stoichiometry; reactions and titrations; ideal gases; atomic structure and bonding; chemical equilibrium; and acids and bases. Prerequisite: Chem 30 and Math 30-1.

CHEM 212

The second introductory-level chemistry course that further expands upon the foundations of various chemical reactions and systems by discussing their equilibrium and reaction rates. Topics include: buffers; titration curves; solubility and complex ion equilibria; thermodynamics and thermochemistry; chemical kinetics; and electrochemistry. Pre-requisite: Chem 211.

CHEM 352

This course is a continuation of CHEM 251 or CHEM 351. Nomenclature; physical properties; stereochemistry; synthesis and reaction of aldehydes; ketones; carboxylic acids and derivatives; carbohydrates; amino acids; proteins and amines. Chemistry of biomolecules. Use of spectroscopic tools. Industrial; environmental and biological implications. Prerequisite: CHEM 251 or CHEM 351

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.