Life Sciences (Biochemistry) 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

146,800 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Create chemicals. Analyze genes. Explore the fundamentals of metabolism. You’ll start with a broad science foundation in first year, including biology, physics, calculus, and (of course) chemistry. If you choose to add the Biotechnology specialization, you'll examine the biological and biochemical processes used to make new disease-fighting drugs and other valuable products. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to work in a wide range of areas, from forensics to pharmaceuticals to food and agriculture. Biochemistry graduates commonly pursue careers with pharmaceutical companies, labs, agricultural companies, toxicology and in education, research, biotechnology, and more.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Create chemicals. Analyze genes. Explore the fundamentals of metabolism. You’ll start with a broad science foundation in first year, including biology, physics, calculus, and (of course) chemistry. If you choose to add the Biotechnology specialization, you'll examine the biological and biochemical processes used to make new disease-fighting drugs and other valuable products. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to work in a wide range of areas, from forensics to pharmaceuticals to food and agriculture. Biochemistry graduates commonly pursue careers with pharmaceutical companies, labs, agricultural companies, toxicology and in education, research, biotechnology, and more.

Admission requirements

90+
6.5+

Ontario students: 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses including: (1) English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (2) Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (3) Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (4) 2 of: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, Physics (Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics are recommended); (5) Admission averages: Low 80s. Non-Ontario and International students please check with the University for entry requirements.

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

28,800 CAD
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International Students

146,800 CAD
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