Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Optional Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Saskatchewan, Regina |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, University |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 4 Optional Co-op terms |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | CA$25,043 per year The fees are for the 2022–2023 academic year and include tuition (CA$24,098), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters (based on 10 courses per year) and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 70 percent:
Note: 65% – 69.99% average can be admitted to Science Qualifying program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
Biochemistry is the study, understanding and exploration of biological processes using chemical and biological techniques.
Learn biophysics, molecular genetics, and complex biological processes. Focus is biosynthesis of natural products and understanding living cells at the molecular level. Expand your understanding of statistics and your ability to use your skills and knowledge in a laboratory context.
You could be part of a research team whose main focus is the biosynthesis of natural products or membrane proteins and cell surface structures. If topics like this are of interest to you then you will love our biochemistry program! The program focuses on understanding living cells at the molecular level.
You will gain theory and practical knowledge in areas such as biophysics, molecular genetics and complex biological processes. As a biochemistry student you will expand your understanding of statistics and your ability to use your skills and knowledge in a laboratory context.
CO-OP PROGRAM
Co-operative Education (Co-op) alternates practical, career-related, paid work terms with semesters in class, giving you up to 16 months of supervised work experience by the time you graduate.
If you are interested in becoming a Co-op student, check to see when and what pre-requisites you need to have completed before becoming a part of the program. Make sure that you are qualified prior to submitting an application.
How many work terms will you do?
Three, with an optional fourth.
How much can you earn during a work term?
Your salary could range from $2,200 to $3,200 per month, or about $14 to $20 per hour. Some employers may also offer a moving allowance.
Career opportunities
Graduates work as:
- gene technologists
- medical lab technologists
- biochemists
- teachers
- toxicologists
- laboratory analysts