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Memorial University of Newfoundland

Canada , St. John's

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

St. John's Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-May-2023 31-Mar-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,000 / year

Apply Date 31-Mar-2023

Next Intake 8-May-2023

Biochemistry

About

Biochemistry is the study of cell and molecular processes associated with living organisms. It is an interdisciplinary science and uses concepts from biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics to unravel the complex puzzles of life. Biochemists study how cells reproduce and grow, how they communicate to regulate activity, and how these processes relate to health and disease.

Biochemistry at Memorial

The biochemistry program initially provides a foundation in the cellular and molecular processes of health and disease. Through upper year elective courses, students can then gain more in depth knowledge in areas of health and disease specific to their interests. Many of our undergraduates conduct research through the Memorial University Career Experience Program (MUCEP), ISWEP, Student Undergraduate Research Award (SURA) and other summer research programs. Ongoing research activities include studying the progression of cancer, the development of the immune system, describing protein structures that may lead to drug development, the role of small RNA in the control of gene expression, and how proteins that detect chemical signals in the body are involved in health and disease.

In addition to the major, minor and honours options in biochemistry, joint programs are offered in:

biochemistry/cell biology (B.Sc. honours)
biochemistry/chemistry (B.Sc. honours)
biochemistry/physics (B.Sc. honours)
biochemistry/behavioural neuroscience (B.Sc. honours)

Disciplines

Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Certificate of Secondary Education (Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-'aama)

Career

A bachelor of science degree, with a major in biochemistry, prepares students for a variety of careers including:

researcher (academia/industry)
technical sales representative/marketing consultant
scientific/technical writer or editor
forensic scientist
clinical biochemist
professor/lecturer/teacher
medical doctor/dentist/veterinarian
patent lawyer
environmental consultant
biomedical engineer
physiotherapist/occupational therapist
genetic counsellor

Note: some of these careers may call for supplementary education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning or professional courses and exams.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,000

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

1. Choose a program and a campus

Memorial University offers a wide variety of programs. With over 300 program options and multiple campuses to choose from, your choices are wide open. Check out what is offered at the St. John’s Campus, Grenfell Campus, the Marine Institute, the Labrador Campus or online.

2. Review application deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. We encourage you to submit your application well in advance of the posted deadlines.

If you are applying from outside of Canada and will need a study permit, review the study permit processing times to ensure you have sufficient time to arrive to Memorial.

3. Check the admission requirements

A) General admission requirements

General admission means you meet the university’s minimum requirements to gain early or verified acceptance.

All applicants must meet general admission requirements before being considered for admission to a competitive-entry program. If you are taking courses at a university or college for the first time, you will first be considered for admission under a general admission program such as a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science.

English language requirement

All applicants to Memorial University must meet our English language requirement.

If you haven’t yet met the requirement, you may be interested in our English as a Second Language program offered at the Grenfell Campus.

B) Competitive-entry program requirements

If you are successful with general admission and have applied to a competitive-entry program, your application will be forwarded to that faculty/school for consideration. You will hear from them separately.

Note: Admission to Memorial's competitive-entry programs is competitive and selective. Meeting the minimum general admission requirements does not guarantee admission to a competitive-entry program.

4. Start the application

The online application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may start an application, save it, and return to it any time before submitting.

You will need to submit a new online application if you are/were:

Applying to Memorial for the first time
Previously admitted but didn’t register for courses
Previously enrolled and haven’t registered for courses in more than three consecutive semesters
Current Memorial student applying to competitive-entry programs

Current Memorial students should review information on how to change their academic program, including how to declare their program/major/minor versus how to apply for admission to competitive-entry programs.

Once you've created your account you'll be all set to apply. Sign in to the admissions portal and start your application.

Applicants must complete their own application as they are academically responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted.

The application may not work properly on a mobile device.

The software for the online application only supports the English language.

Trouble logging in? Typically if you close your browser entirely and start it up again, the problem goes away, and you'll be able to log in. If that does not work, try clearing your browser history. If this does not work, contact [email protected].

Typically if you close your browser entirely and start it up again, the problem goes away, and you'll be able to log in. If that does not work, try clearing your browser history and review our other suggested solutions. If issues still persist, contact [email protected].