Biochemistry
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 17,759 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Biochemistry

    About

    In the past 200 years, advances in techniques and tools have allowed biochemists to focus on these fundamental questions: How do organisms use chemical compounds to thrive? How do organisms adjust to changes in their environment and how can our knowledge of the chemistry of life be applied to improving the human condition?

    To answer these questions, we study the structures of molecules – such as enzymes – and the diverse metabolic processes – such as the Krebs cycle – that are fundamental to life.

    In Biochemistry, you'll create chemicals, analyze genes, and explore the fundamentals of metabolism. You’ll start with a broad science foundation in first year, including chemistry, biology, physics, and calculus.

    Get ready to immerse yourself in the fun of hands-on lab experiences. You’ll graduate with strong lab training and the knowledge and skills to work in a wide range of areas, from forensics and pharmaceuticals to food and agriculture.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

    • English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics

    Admission averages: Low 80s

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    How to apply

    Apply to Life Sciences and select Biochemistry as your major.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    Careers with a Biochemistry degree

    Graduates commonly pursue careers with pharmaceutical companies, labs, hospitals and health-related research institutes, agricultural companies, toxicology and in education, research, biotechnology, and more.

    Recent graduates

    • Research Technician — The Hospital for Sick Children
    • Public Health Promoter — Huron County Health Unit
    • Quality Assurance Project Leader — Septodont, Novocol Pharmaceutical Division
    • Regulatory Agency Officer — Health Canada
    • Researcher Cancer Centre — Princess Margaret Hospital
    • Quality Compliance Specialist — McNeil Consumer Healthcare
    • Regulatory Affairs Specialist — Nutralab Canada
    • Project Analyst — University Health Network
    • Synthesis Technician — Sigma-Aldrich Canada

    Learn about the future of careers in science and how skills and experience translate to amazing opportunities.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    17,759 / per year

    Biochemistry

    University of Waterloo

    University of Waterloo

    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo