Bachelor's in Biochemistry
Introduction
Biochemistry is a Bachelor program taught at University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
Biochemistry at the University of Calgary is a Bachelor of Science (BSc) that studies biological processes down to the molecular level. Students learn both theory and practical use of current techniques used in biochemical research. The program also includes newly evolving fields such as bioinformatics and functional proteomics.
Learning includes active work on problems in class, during tutorials, and in the laboratory. Students also complete courses including DNA, Inheritance and Evolution, Linear Methods I, University Calculus I, Mechanics, Energy Flow in Biological Systems, and more.
The program highlights collaborative team work, supervised laboratory setting for lab work, and practical research opportunities. It can lead to career opportunities in areas such as biotechnology, toxicology, clinical chemistry, and animal science, and it can be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or professional degrees such as pharmacy, medicine, teaching, veterinary medicine, or law.
Modules
- DNA, Inheritance and Evolution
- Linear Methods I
- Mechanics
- University Calculus I
- Energy Flow in Biological Systems
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Biochemistry at University of Calgary for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Calgary.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Calgary as pre-requiste for admission in Biochemistry.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Admission requirements
- Required courses for admission
- ELA trn
- Math 30-1 trn
- One approved course or option
Additional admission details
- R11-0003
- R2-0013
- R2-0012
- R1-0063
- R1-0043
- R4-0001
- R5-0001
- R8-0002
- R9-0001
- R10-0002
- R11-0006
- R11-0007
- R11-0008
- R11-0013
Estimated competitive admission average
mid 90s
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs/biochemistry
More Information
- biotechnology
- toxicology
- clinical chemistry
- animal science
- graduate studies
- professional degree such as pharmacy
- professional degree such as medicine
- professional degree such as teaching
- professional degree such as veterinary medicine
- professional degree such as law
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.