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BSc Biochemistry at Brock University

Brock University, Canada

Programme overview

Biochemistry at Brock uses teaching and research labs that are combined, so students work with the same equipment as faculty researchers. The programme ends with an 8-month honours thesis project, and a co-op option includes three four-month work terms.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Science  |  Study mode: full-time; co-op available  |  Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study begins with core chemistry, cell biology and molecular biology courses. In Years 3 and 4 students emphasize biology or chemistry, with courses in metabolism and energy flow, protein form and function, macromolecular structures, molecular genetics, and bio-organic and biophysical chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours Biochemistry (BSc) (also Co-op): Senior (Grade 12 university-preparatory) Functions or Calculus (minimum B-), Senior Chemistry (minimum B-), and two of Senior Biology, Physics, Earth and Space Science, a second Math, or English. Competitive secondary school average: B-; university transfer average C-; college transfer: certificate B, diploma B-. Expected admission cut-off: mid 70s. English proficiency (applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88 (no band below 21), Duolingo 110, PTE 58 or CAEL 70 (no band below 60); applicants from exempt countries, including Canada and Ghana, are exempt.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer entry. Fall is the main intake; Winter and Spring/Summer entry are accepted pending programme availability.

Fall entry: the deadline to submit an OUAC application for all Brock undergraduate programmes (current Ontario secondary school applicants) is 15 January 2027, and offers must be accepted by 1 June 2027. Canadian residents or international applicants not currently attending an Ontario high school also apply by 15 January 2027.

Brock Application for international students applying only to Brock: 15 January (Fall entry), 1 December (Winter entry), 1 April (Spring entry); the application fee is $130. Interest, Letter of Permission, part-time/mature, upgrading, open studies and certificate applicants: 1 August (Fall), 1 December (Winter), 1 April (Spring).

Supplementary deadlines: portfolio for Visual Arts and statement of interest for Game Design and Game Programming are due 1 February 2027; Bachelor of Music Honours auditions take place February to May.

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