Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Simon Fraser University

Canada, Burnaby

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Simon Fraser University

Canada , Burnaby

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines4-Jan-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 47,386 / year

Next Intake 4-Jan-2023

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

About

Explore how life works at the most basic level, from a biochemical, cellular and molecular perspective. Youâ€™ll gain a broad and rigorous foundation in the Life Sciences. A flexible upper division means that you can focus on your own areas of interest for your future career, or build your program to meet your needs for medical, dental, or veterinary school. Degree: Bachelor of Science The Molecular Biology and Biochemistry program in the Faculty of Science offers a range of options, including a major and program, a joint major with Computing Science, and certificate programs. You can start this program at the Surrey campus.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Submit transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. Admission is calculated on senior level academic subjects.

English Program Requirements

English is the language of instruction at SFU. All applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, will be required to have demonstrated competence in the English language prior to admission. Competence is required in all four of the following skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

Career

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

What are my career possibilities?

Agronomist
Animal Scientist
Bacteriologist
Biochemist
Bioinformatician
Biomedical Researcher
Consultant
Data Analyst
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Food Technologist
Forensic Biotechnologist
Forensic Specialist
Genetics Counsellor
High School Teacher
Instructor (college, university)
Laboratory Manager
Molecular Biologist
Pharmacist/Pharmacy Assistant
Public Health Microbiologist
Quality Assurance Technician
Quality Control Microbiology Analyst
Research Assistant
Laboratory Technician (research, clinical, pharmacy, government)
Sales Representative
Science Writer/Journalist
Technical Analyst
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
Virologist

Note: This list is not exhaustive. Some careers listed may require further education, training, designations and/or experience.
Students graduating with an MBB degree may pursue further studies in Graduate School or Professional Schools (eg. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Law)

Potential work environments

Biotechnology and energy firms
College, university, private School
Crime labs or other forensic science lab
Diagnostic & quality testing Labs
Fish and wildlife industries
Government agencies (municipal, provincial, federal)
Hospitals and other health care agencies
Industrial/chemical manufacturing companies
Inspection & monitoring agencies/boards
Microbiology consulting firms
Mining companies
Non-profit organizations
Pharmaceutical companies
Public & private research fields (agricultural, chemical, environmental)
Publishing agencies (newspaper, magazine, book, online)
Science-specific recruitment agencies
Technical supply companies
Water testing/treatment organizations

Not sure where to start? Career Services can help you explore your options and create possibilities.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 47,386

How to Apply

Admission to SFU Beedie School of Business is based on a combination of your academic performance and an assessment of your Supplemental Application*.

You can access your Supplemental Application 24-hours after you receive your SFU 9-digit Student Number (User ID Number) in Step 2.

Begin Supplemental Application

* Fall applicants via entrance scholarship

SFU Beedie School of Business Fall applicants with a complete and eligible Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES) application (including all transcripts, references and any additional documents required for admission) are not required to submit the Supplemental Application. Refer to SFU Financial Aid and Awards for details on the application process and requirements.

* Applicants via the Aboriginal Undergraduate Admissions Policy

SFU Beedie School of Business applicants with a complete and eligible Supplemental Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission form are not required to submit the Beedie Supplemental Application. Connect with SFU's Indigenous Student Recruitment team for details on the application process.

To submit required documents including proof of name, citizenship and residency please use the documents via upload form. Transcripts must be submitted by mail.

For more information on how to submit your required documents and self-report your grades, please view the SFU Admission Document webpage.

If you have questions about any part of the application process please contact the Beedie Admissions Team at bsb_admit@sfu.ca.