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Honours BHSc Biochemistry Co-op at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours BHSc in Biochemistry in co-op format with two eight-month work terms in biochemistry related placements.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences  |  Duration: Five-level (year) co-op program with two eight-month work terms; 120 units total  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Level III combines statistics, Metabolism and Regulation, biochemistry electives and SCIENCE 3D00 before the work terms; Level IV includes advanced biochemistry, scientific writing, genetics and a research/inquiry course plus a work term; Level V starts with a work term then biochemistry courses.

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Entry requirements

Enrolment is limited. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview; minimum requirements are an on-line application by the deadline, completion of Level II Honours Biochemistry with a GPA of at least 6.0, completion of BIOCHEM 2B03, 2BB3, 2L06 A/B, CHEM 2OA3, BIOCHEM 3CM3 or CHEM 2OB3, 3 units from the Biochemistry Course List, and SCIENCE 2D00 (or 2C00). Students must be full-time.

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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