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Bachelor of Translational and Molecular Medicine
- Ottawa, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A research-intensive biomedical degree linking laboratory science to disease.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Translational and Molecular Medicine. Strengthen scientific reasoning
- interpretation of research evidence
- and effective presentation of findings through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.
Career outcomes
- Potential fields and roles include Language Services Associate
- Editorial Assistant
- Cultural Research Associate. Graduates may also pursue further academic study. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Four-year honours programme of 120 units. Courses include biomedical research laboratory
- molecular biology and inherited disorders
- proteins in disease
- metabolic pathways of human diseases
- cellular basis of disease
- physiology of sensation and regulation
- science communication and an honours research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Canadian high school diploma
- the minimum average and prerequisite courses are set per programme (admission requirements tool)
- applicants who have studied in Canada for under three years may need a uOttawa-approved language test
- Grade/entry criteria: Minimum average varies by programme (published per programme on the admission requirements tool)
- not stated as one figure.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Canadian high school diploma (country-specific table on https://www.uottawa.ca/study/undergraduate-studies/international-applicants); programme prerequisite courses and minimum averages vary by programme; Winter 2027 intake closed to Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health Sciences for international students
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 86
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements and deadline for your programme. Applications open from mid-October for the following fall term. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the application fee (156 CAD). Upload your documents in uoZone using the Admission file checklist (transcripts and any language test results). Receive your offer and pay the admission deposit (2
- 000 CAD) to accept.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,119 - $64,326 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $252 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Medicine |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | International English Admission Scholarship: eligible new full-time international undergraduates enrolled in qualifying English-taught programs may receive 7500 CAD per term (15000 CAD yearly). Qualifying high-achieving entrants may receive additional merit awards. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $33,119 - $64,326 CAD per year. The application fee is $252 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 176.