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Our comprehensive facilities and Biochemistry Lab – equipped with cutting-edge technology – offer practical lab experience starting in your first year. York's Biochemistry program opens doors to a dynamic and fast-growing discipline. Biochemistry explores life's chemical processes, and since all biological fields increasingly focus on molecular understanding, it remains crucial for progress in biology and biomedical research.
This field covers areas like molecular genetics, physiology, and disease treatment. As a Biochemistry student, you'll investigate biological molecules' structures and characteristics, examining how their chemical makeup relates to their roles in living organisms.
Students need to have: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); Six 4U/4M courses, including ENG4U, NBE4U or FRA4U. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Canada.
Accepted Language Tests and Scores
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT: 88
IELTS International English Language Testing Service (Academic Module): 6.5
Pearson PTE Academic: 60
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): 60
Cambridge English Language Assessment (CAE, CPE): C1 Advanced
Duolingo: 120