University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa

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Biochemistry

University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa

Faculty:Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Biochemistry
Course Based:Yes
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,088
International: $36,161
Scholarships:70
Careers:Nutritionists

Description:

The biochemistry program, offered through the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, provides you with the training needed to play a leading role in the new and exciting areas of medical research. You will be exposed to cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art knowledge. The undergraduate biochemistry program prepares you for graduate studies and thus for a career in academia or in research in the medical sciences. What’s more, biochemistry provides an excellent foundation for further studies in medicine and other health specialties.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 82
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English  or  Grade12 Français 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Calculus 
A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.


Students who do not have Calculus and Vectors 4U can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term.

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. C1] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or CanTEST [min. 4.5]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 19, 2021