This is a chemistry degree with a solid base in biology which is designed specifically to prepare students for further specialization in the chemistry of biological systems but also serves as an appropriate background for graduate studies in any area of chemistry. The degree will also serve those students who wish to enter health related careers such as medicine and those who wish to pursue other chemistry related careers. The degree also provides two teachable subjects for students interested in teaching at the intermediate and secondary school levels.

The Chemistry (biological) is a Bachelor degree offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland across its St. John's and St. John's Campus 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 St. John's and St. John's Campus campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 16,047 / year, and the next intake is available from September 1, 2027.
About Bachelor of Chemistry (biological)
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Chemistry (biological) at Memorial University of Newfoundland
Entry Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Credential
General Certificate of Secondary Education Transcript (Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-‘aama)
Required subject areas
- English
- Mathematics*
- Laboratory Science* (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
- Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language*
- Elective
*Students who are missing an eligible course in one of subject groups 2, 3 or 4, who apply for admission to a program that does not require completion of these courses, will be considered for general admission. In this case, an eligible course in subject groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be used to substitute the missing course. Students who are missing eligible courses in two subject areas should contact [email protected].
General admission criteria
Grade requirement
- Minimum average of 75% in the required subject areas, with a passing grade in each subject.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency for general admission may be demonstrated through a valid score on one of the following standardized tests taken within two years prior to the start of the semester of admission. Final results should be submitted based on the instructions listed with each test.
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Requirement: A minimum overall score of 115.
Submission: Upon receipt of your certified test results, you should send the results from your Duolingo account to Memorial University of Newfoundland.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Requirement: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic for UKVI, with at least a band 6 in reading and writing. General Training results are not acceptable.
Submission: Test report form should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE ACADEMIC)
Requirement: A minimum overall score of 60.
Submission: Score Report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Requirement: A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing.
Submission: Score Report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Chemistry (biological)
A bachelor of science degree, with a major in chemistry (biological), prepares students for a variety of careers including:
Fee Information

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