Guest Blue Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Hi, I recently tried to apply for the Human Biology: Heath and Disease program but was not accepted due to my less than competitive gpa. My heart is still settle on this specialist and I look forward in trying to re-apply next spring. I do not want to have to do an extra year in order to get the specialist, so this fall I will be persuing a biology specialist (the required courses for this specialist overlaps Health and Disease quite a bit). I was just wondering if those two required human biology courses (ie. HMB202H and HMB265H) can be taken during the summer (even if they are restricted courses during the year) ? And would it be wise for me to re-apply or just complete my specialist in biology? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cheech10 Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Go talk to Dr. Wilson, the human bio co-ordinator. He'll let you know if you can switch into HMB after 2nd year and what you'll need to do so. He might also be able to give you permission to enrol in those restricted courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kirsteen Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Hi there, Enrolment in each of these courses is pretty limited, generally ranging from 30-60 students. However, I believe that Dr. Wilson is the prof for the laboratory course in Health and Disease (HMB312) so you may be able to chat with him and get somewhere specifically about that one. Cheers, Kirsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blue Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Hi cheech10 and Kirsteen, Thank you for your advises. I actually just contacted Dr. Wilson this afternoon and was informed that I need to do a Life Science major in order to re-apply for the specialist next yr. He advised me that only this major will allow me to take the "restricted" Human Biology courses. However, he also informed me that my entrance to the program is also still dependent on the number of applicants to the specialist next yr. If this is true, then there is no guarantee of my acceptance, and I wonder if this is better than persuing a biology specialist. With a biology speicalist I could persue graduate studies, but I could not do so with a double major in Life Sci and Biology/Philosophy. Would you have any suggestions? Also, would you know why my application in second year (assuming I've completed all the courses required by Health & Disease by the end of the second year) would have to be compare to those of first year students? Your help is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kirsteen Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 Hi Blue, I'm sorry, I can't really help you on this one, as I graduated from the Human Bio program before all the funky, new sub-programs appeared. However, is there any possibility of gaining entrance to one of the other Human Bio programs, i.e., would any of them interest you and if so, are you able to enrol in them this year? Have you checked out the Health Studies program offered by University College? They're also offering a lot of great, brand new courses this year in epidemiology, health research, etc. That may be another option (offering a Specialist program) which you could take in conjunction with a Life Sci major/minor, e.g., Physiology. The Health Studies program is also good preparation for graduate studies in Epidemiology if that tickles your interest. As to your question re: the calibre of first year students applying to Human Bio programs these days, I've no clue. You may wish to pursue that question with Prof. Wilson. Cheers and good luck, Kirsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cheech10 Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 You can go on to graduate studies with ANY 4 year degree, regardless of the program. Certain programs will like you to take certain courses, but very few require you to take a certain undergrad program (which differ greatly among undergrad schools anyway). Call the departments you might be interested and get the word straight from them regarding program selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neula Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 i agree that there might not be very specific requirements for many grad programs, but the UG program can make a big difference in preparing you for grad work in certain areas (ie. a solid background in the area you wish to pursue is a big help!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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