Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Investigate the world at the molecular level in biochemistry and molecular biology, the study of chemical compounds and reactions that occur in living organisms. This program includes a wide variety of foundational and advanced courses that cover metabolic pathways, the chemistry of winemaking, pharmacology, and more. Choose to specialize in biochemistry or the more medical aspects of cell and molecular biology.

This program is also offered at UBC's Vancouver Campus

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Why this program?

• Learn from researchers that elucidate new metabolic pathways, studying protein structure and function, and devise new biophysical and chemical tools to study biological processes
• Study on a tight-knit campus where you can work closely with professors and peers
• Work as a teaching assistant, pursue your own research, or work alongside professors on theirs

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

Degree-specific requirements: Science

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English
• A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
• A Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics

Grade 11

• A Grade 11 Chemistry

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation
• Sciences