Biochemistry
Chemistry meets biology at the molecular level - strong preparation for medicine, pharmacy, and research.
Biochemistry studies the chemical processes that underlie living organisms - proteins, nucleic acids, metabolism, and molecular signalling. It is one of the most rigorous science programs and provides excellent preparation for medicine, pharmacy school, and graduate research in biological sciences.
Admission Average
high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
Skills You'll Build
- Organic Chemistry Techniques
- Molecular Biology Lab Skills
- Enzyme & Protein Analysis
- Experimental Design
- Data-Driven Reasoning
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Common path
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
Careers This Major Leads To
- Pharmacist – Entry $85,000
- Research Scientist – Entry $60,000
- Geneticist / Genomics Scientist – Entry $65,000
- Family Physician / GP – Entry $180,000