CSB Programs

The Department of Cell and Systems Biology offers two core programs:  Animal Physiology (Major) and Cell & Molecular Biology (Specialist and Major each with the option of Disciplinary Focuses).

We also contribute to multi-Departmental programs (Biology, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, and Genome Biology).

CSB is participating in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP), a work-integrated learning program for A&S undergraduate students enrolled in specific programs of study. Students enrolled in eligible CSB programs and entering their second year of study in Fall 2024 can apply to ASIP starting on June 10, 2024. Click here for more information.

Open Programs | Limited Programs | Disciplinary Focuses

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If you are enrolled in one of the programs that we administer (Animal Physiology, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology or Genome Biology), we strongly recommend that you review your progress in your program(s) regularly on Degree Explorer. If you have any questions or concerns about your CSB program, please contact us and we will be happy to review your program with you.

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Open Programs

Requirements

  • open to all students who have successfully completed at least 4.0 credits in any subject
  • no application for entry
  • no limit to the number of students that enter the program

Important

Logon to ACORN to enroll in these programs. Enroll in these programs from 1 March to 16 September 2024.

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Limited Programs

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Requirements

  • apply for entry
  • limit to the number of students accepted
  • see each program for admission requirements

Important

Logon to ACORN to apply for, then enroll in these programs.

  • The first round of application for these programs is 1 March to 26 April 2024.
  • The second round of application is 6 July to 20 August 2024.

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Disciplinary Focuses

Students Receiving Awards

Requirements

  • optional
  • apply for entry after enrollment in the general Cell & Molecular Biology Major or Specialist
  • limited number of students accepted. Each focus organizes restricted numbers of highly motivated students with interest in one of three major areas of cell and molecular biology that match major research topics in our Department.
  • requires a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1
  • if 80% is not earned in 130, you can apply with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1
  • a statement of interest is required as part of the application form
  • meeting these criteria does not guarantee entry into a focus; it only makes you eligible to apply

Important

  • you can only apply to one focus
  • follow the application instructions for each focus below
  • application deadline: September 8, 2024 (Status in focuses will be announced the week of September 19)
  • Once accepted, focus students are required to: 1. complete a subset of related program courses, 2. participate in a learning community for the focus
  • Individual Cell and Systems Biology professors will prioritize focus students for independent research projects (CSB497H1/498Y1/499Y1).

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