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Honours BHSc Biochemistry - Biomedical Research Specialization at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours BHSc in Biochemistry with a Biomedical Research Specialization, offering a 'research intensive' option with extra laboratory research aimed at students planning graduate studies or research careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences  |  Duration: 120 units over Levels I to IV (four years)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Level II covers core biochemistry (nucleic acids, proteins and enzymes, biochemical techniques, organic chemistry). Level III includes Metabolism and Regulation, a research or advanced techniques course, genetics, scientific writing and statistics; Level IV requires a senior thesis or project (BIOCHEM 4F09, 4T15 or 4Z03).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Enrolment is limited. Admission is by selection based on a supplementary application and academic achievement, requiring completion of Level II Honours Biochemistry with a GPA of at least 6.0 and completion of BIOCHEM 2B03, 2BB3, 2L06 A/B, 3 units from the Biochemistry Course List, CHEM 2OA3, and BIOCHEM 3CM3 or CHEM 2OB3.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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