At least one work term must be in the fall or winter term and the program must end with an academic term. Students in Co-op programs fulfill all the academic class requirements of the regular B.Sc. programs. At the price of an extra term, Co-op students gain some definite advantages. These experiences widen the horizons of students and give them practical biochemistry knowledge. Thus, Co-op students are better prepared to compete for employment opportunities after graduation.
Students receive a salary from the employer during the work term.
Acceptance into the Co-op program requires a grade point average of 3.0 or better. In subsequent years Co-op Honours students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the relevant science subjects normally required for the degree as well as in the work terms. This level of achievement is the same as required for the Honours degree. Co-op Major students is 2.5 which is well above the usual minimum required for the Major degree. Work terms are regarded as part of the total academic program.