Concordia University · Canada

Bachelor's in Biochemistry

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Biochemistry is a Bachelor program taught at Concordia University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Concordia University’s Biochemistry (BSc) is a Bachelor of Science degree in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Students study chemical processes within cells of living organisms, including the role of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in cellular processes. The program also includes biochemical responses to toxic compounds in the environment.

The Bachelor of Science takes a minimum of three or four years of full-time study (90–120 credits), depending on academic background. The program includes a core component for all students. Specialization and honours students take additional intermediate and advanced courses, and honours and specialization students can perform original research. Co-op options are available for specialization and honours through paid work terms lasting 12 to 16 weeks.

Modules

Honours in Biochemistry (72 credits)
Specialization in Biochemistry (69 credits)
Major in Biochemistry (45 credits)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biochemistry at Concordia University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Concordia University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Concordia University as pre-requiste for admission in Biochemistry.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission criteria

Quebec CEGEP: Specialization: 25; Major: 23
Admission is based on the CRC requirements indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions; General Biology (OR Cellular Biology AND Ecology and Evolution)
High School: Specialization: B overall, B in math / sciences; Major: C+ overall, C+ in math / sciences
Completed courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent. Two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
ACT or SAT is NOT required
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: Specialization: 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math, 5 HL science; Major: 26 overall, 4 HL or SL math, 4 HL science
one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL); one science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology, either SL or HL); one of the science or math courses must be completed at the HL level
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): Specialization: 4.8/7 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math, 5 HL science; Major: 4.3/7 overall, 4 HL or SL math, 4 HL science
Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements: one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL); one science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology, either SL or HL); one of the science or math courses must be completed at the HL level
Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements for Baccalauréat français: Specialization: 13 overall, 13 in math / science; Major: 11 overall, 11 in math / science; Première: Spécialité mathématiques AND Spécialité physique-chimie; Terminale: Spécialité mathématiques (also accepted, Spécialité Physique-Chimie AND Mathématiques Complémentaires)
British system of education (GCE): A-levels: Specialization: At least two A-level exams CC, C in math, C in science; Major: At least two A-level exams DD, D in math, D in science. OR AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
Students without math or science A-levels may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
University Transfers (internal/external): Specialization: B overall, B in math / sciences; Major: C overall, C in math / sciences; Completed courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You must meet Concordia's minimum admission requirements
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.