Biochemistry
Why Biochemistry?
Biochemistry studies the molecules and processes that underpin life by working at the interface between biology and chemistry, explaining biological processes at the molecular level and beyond to understand the world around us.
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Engage in Interdisciplinary Studies
Combine practical laboratory training in biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology with courses in areas such as immunology, enzymology or physiology.
Gain Hands-on Experience
Gain real-world experience from Biochemistry co-op work terms and complete an undergraduate research project.
A Foundation for Career and Further Studies
Graduates are also positioned to be successful in obtaining entrance to several professional programs, as well as employment in industry and government.
- Top 5 Comprehensive University
- in Canada (Macleans 2024)
- Top 150 in the World
- for Life Sciences (Times Higher Education 2024)
- Top 20% in the World
- for Biological Sciences (QS Top Universities 2024)
- Top 12 in Canada
- for Biochemistry (EduRank 2024)
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
The Biochemistry co-op is a four-and-a-half-year program that includes four paid work terms. Apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to the real world, with hands-on work experiences available in private, non-profit, and governmental organizations. Benefits of co-op include:
- Relevant work experience
- Up to 16 months of work experience
- Earning while learning
- Career exploration
- Professional networking
Students can apply for the co-op program directly from high school or later for in-course admission.
- Assistant Sampling Technician
- Environmental Technician
- Food Innovation Center Technician
- Food Technologist
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Product Development Technician
- Quality Assurance Assistant
- Regulatory Affairs Co-op Student
- Research & Development Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Technical Marketing Analyst
What Can You Do with a Degree in Biochemistry?
Enjoy challenging careers in medicine and pharmacy, academic research, governmental regulatory work, veterinary sciences, optometry, physiotherapy, non-and-for-profit organizations, or in related business fields. Our biochemistry program provides you with a degree that is truly interdisciplinary, ensuring that upon graduation you have acquired an expertise and proficiency in great demand by employers.
Here are a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:
- Research biochemist
- Forensic scientist
- Sales and marketing
- Scientific writing and publishing
- Laboratory technician
- Analytical chemist
- Ecologist
- Pharmacologist
- Nanotechnologist
- Data scientist
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Discover More Options
Students considering studying Biochemistry may also be interested in Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biomedical Toxicology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, or other majors.
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