Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes occurring in living matter, a discipline which encompasses an incredibly diverse field of research that touches nearly all aspects of our lives. Biochemists are working in areas as diverse environmental degradation, forensics, disease research, and archaeology.

This program is also offered at UBC's Okanagan Campus

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Why this program?

• Attend lectures and labs in UBC’s state-of-the-art Life Sciences Institute.
• Prepare for graduate study in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, or professional schools.
• Gain hands-on research experience through upper-year laboratory courses.

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
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

Degree-specific requirements: Science

Grade 12

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

Grade 11

• A Grade 11 Chemistry
• A Grade 11 Physics

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