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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.