Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Faculty of Science

Description:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology lets you examine and understand all forms of life at the molecular level. Insights gained through this study are critical to developments in fields like forensics and gene therapy. Biochemistry involves studying chemical processes and transformations in living things, while Molecular Biology takes that study to the molecular level and examines interactions with various systems of a cell.
Careers:
Doctor
Forensic scientist
Brewmaster
Researcher
Website:
Biochemistry
Program options:
Bachelor of Science (BSc) or
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Students study chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics, organic, physical and analytical chemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and biochemistry.
Major/double major
Honours/combined honours
Co-op/work term

Length of program:
4 years
Prerequisites:

High School courses

Required:
English
Pre-Calculus or Calculus
3 additional university preparatory courses
Recommended:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

See Admissions Requirements for more information.

Future academic options:
Master of Science
PhD