This is where chemistry comes to life. If you’re interested in the chemistry of DNA, proteins, and enzymes, as well as the fundamental relationships between chemistry and living organisms, you’ll find this program fascinating. You’ll be in a lab within weeks of starting school and have the chance to do research throughout the program and even participate in a co-op internship. Biochemistry prepares you for professions from the lab to Law.
Sample Course: Genetics, Pharmacology, Natural Products, Cell Membrane Biochemistry, Biotechnology Lab
Career Tracks: Professional schools (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry), bio pharmaceutical and biotechnological industrial researcher, health researcher
Functional Knowledge
Understanding and analyzing cellular and other biological/chemical structures, organ systems, and various processes involved in their interrelation
Testing and assessing materials to identify potential chemical reactions and determine concerns
Operating advanced scientific laboratory equipment and instruments; implementing appropriate techniques for studying chemical processes and reactions
Planning, conducting, recording, and presenting scientific research to a high degree of competency
Designing experimental studies to accomplish targeted goals or test specific hypotheses
Co-op, Thesis and Combined Honours programs available