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17 Best Biochemistry Universities in Canada

Of the 17 Biochemistry universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and Queen's University (QS World #191) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 28 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #547 (University of Windsor); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (60,070,457 citations).

Public, private and where they are

17 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Toronto, founded in 1827. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 27 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 4–6 years. 96% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Wilfrid Laurier University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Biochemistry?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and Queen's University (QS World #191) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Biochemistry in Canada?

17 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Biochemistry course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do Biochemistry courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Biochemistry online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Biochemistry courses in Canada?

Wilfrid Laurier University, with 3, ahead of Concordia University (3).

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