BSc in Biochemistry (Honours) (Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo | Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 52,000
(c. USD37,296.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

In Biochemistry, you'll synthesize compounds, examine genetic material, and investigate metabolic processes. Your journey begins with a comprehensive first-year science curriculum covering chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics.
Upon graduation, you'll possess expertise applicable to diverse fields including criminal investigations, drug development, and agricultural sciences.
Biochemistry and molecular biology represent cutting-edge scientific fields. Waterloo's interdisciplinary approach integrates these disciplines across Biology and Chemistry departments, offering a premier undergraduate Biochemistry program - a cornerstone of our faculty. Our graduate students actively pursue research in these areas, while our seminar series facilitates academic exchange across the university. We promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, and unite leading researchers in these fields. In Biochemistry, you'll synthesize compounds, examine genetic material, and investigate metabolic processes. Your journey begins with a comprehensive first-year science curriculum covering chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. You'll develop expertise applicable to diverse fields including criminal investigations, drug development, and agricultural sciences. Prepare for practical learning. Our extensive laboratory courses provide hands-on training in techniques like chromatography, electrophoresis, and NMR spectroscopy. Enhance your professional profile. Those interested in education can serve as undergraduate teaching assistants, while aspiring researchers can collaborate with distinguished faculty. Our co-op program offers valuable paid work experience.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.0 reading,6.0 listening, 6.5 speaking)
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
Admission averages: Low 80s
International Baccalaureate-Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL or SL - minimum 4. HL or SL English A - minimum 4. Two of: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, total 27

Tuition CAD 52,000

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