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General Information

Students in the Honours Life Sciences program can take advantage of many Independent Study courses offered in the program. Students are eligible to complete independent study courses in their fourth year of the Honours Life Sciences program.

Students interested in exploring various career options in community or volunteer organizations are encouraged to enroll in LIFE SCI 3EP3 or 3EX6. Please visit the 'Experiential Opportunities' menu for more information.

Students interested in graduate school and career options in academia and research are encouraged to enroll in LIFE SCI 3RP3, 4A03, 4B06 or 4C09.

View the February 26, 2013 Independent Study pdfPresentation

 

 

Project & Thesis Courses

 

The Independent Study courses provide students registered in level IV of the Honours Life Science program the opportunity to complete an independent study under the supervision of a faculty member in the Faculty of Science or Health Sciences.

 

Want to learn more?

Detailed Course Descriptionsmore information about these courses including a description of the differences between LIFE SCI 4A03, 4B06 & 4C09.

Helpful hints for students interested in taking any of the independent study courses.

 Interested in LIFE SCI 3RP3 - Visit the Experiential Opportunities link in the left menu.

I'm interested in these courses, how do I enroll?

docIndependent Study Application required for LIFE SCI 4A03, 4B06 and 4C09. Pay close attention to deadline dates associated with each term of registration.

 

I'm enrolled, what should I do to ensure greatest success?

Suggested timelines for course completion and evaluation criteria are also available. Supervisors are not bound to these guidelines and may choose to evaluate the student's work as they see fit.

 

Deadlines

Please pay close attention to deadlines for applying to complete LIFE SCI 4A03, 4B06, 4C09.

LIFE SCI 4A03

For Fall, Term 1 offering: July 1

For Winter, Term 2 offering: November 1

For Spring/Summer offering: March 1

LIFE SCI 4B06/4C09

For Fall/Winter, Term 3 offering: March 31

For Spring/Summer offering: March 1