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Biochemistry Bachelor of Science with Specialization

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Alberta

Program Overview

Biochemistry explores the chemistry of living organisms and the molecular basis for change occurring in living cells, providing the basis for practical advances in areas as diverse as medicine, agriculture, veterinary medicine, and forensics. The Biochemistry Specialization program is a structured program, but it allows for some flexibility with course selection.

Program Key Stats

$23822 (Annual cost)



51 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.5
35
80

1200
6.5
86

Additional Information & Requirements

Official copy of high school certificate/diploma, transcripts of grades. English Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS (Academic): 6.5 OR CAEL (paper) / CAEL CE (computer): 70 OR CanTEST: 4.5 OR CAE: 180 OR CPE: 180 OR MELAB: 85 OR PTE (Academic): 59. Spoken English Proficiency: TOEFL: 26 OR IELTS (Academic); 7.5 OR SPEAK Test: 50 OR Six full-time years of education in English in Canada or the equivalent in another country where English is the principal language (excluding ESL): If secondary education is the highest level completed or if combination of secondary and post-secondary education is used; Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent).

Career Options

  • Bacteriologist
  • Biochemist
  • Clinical Biochemist
  • Food Science Technologist
  • Food and Drug Inspector
  • Forensic Laboratory Analyst
  • Geneticist
  • Immunologist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Librarian
  • Medical Writer
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher
  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Public Health Officer
  • Quality Control Manager
  • Research Scientist
  • Toxicologist
  • Virologist

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