Biochemistry

    Bachelor of Biochemistry at University of British Columbia

    Bachelor of Biochemistry at University of British Columbia

    The Biochemistry is a Bachelor degree offered by University of British Columbia across its Vancouver and Okanagan campuses in Canada. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study across its Vancouver and Okanagan campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 36,402 / total, and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

    About Bachelor of 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.
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    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Biochemistry at University of British Columbia

    Entry Requirements

    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

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,402 / total
    Bachelor of Biochemistry at University of British Columbia
    University of British Columbia
    University of British Columbia
    Canada

    Canada, Vancouver

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