In order to graduate a student must present an approved list of courses completed with passing grades. This list will be referred to as the major. The major must satisfy the following conditions:
(a) The major must contain at least 40 half-course equivalents (HCE) with at least 22 HCE numbered 300 or above.
(b) Only one HCE in the major may be graded a "D" or "D+."
(c) A minimum GPA of 3.60 over the last 30 HCE will be eligible for a First Class Honours designation. Refer to "First Class Honours" requirements.
(d) A minimum GPA of 3.30 must be maintained over the last 30 HCE for an Honours designation.
(e) Please refer to 4.3.4 Student Standing for a description of "satisfactory standing."
(f) No more than 20 HCE taken at other institutions and acceptable for transfer credit may be included in the degree.
(g) Candidates for Honours have a maximum of five years in which they are registered in courses to complete the required programs.
Note: These requirements may change with every Calendar issue. A given Calendar entry applies to the academic year beginning on July 1 and ending on the following June 30. The time of entry into a major in the Faculty of Medicine is defined as the first term after admission to the major during which a student successfully completes any courses applicable to the major. A student's major is subject to the course requirements that are in the Calendar current at the time of entry into the BHSc Honours, and a student is allowed five years counted from the time of entry into the major, to graduate under these requirements. Students who exceed the allotted time limit must consult with the Associate Dean (USE), who will decide on an acceptable set of course requirements for graduation.
Note: A student who fails to maintain the necessary performance standards or who decides not to continue in the Honours degree may transfer to another Faculty program, subject to that program's admission requirements.
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