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Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Optional Co-op)

University of Regina
Canada, Saskatchewan, Regina
Tuition fee CA$25,770 per year

The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$$25,040), 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.

Registration fee CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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More information

uregina.ca/science/programs/chem.html 

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
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
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Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026
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Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025