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Honours BHSc Biochemistry at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours BHSc in Biochemistry covering the molecular basis of life, with a research, thesis or advanced laboratory course required.

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 includes Nucleic Acid Structure and Function, Protein Structure and Enzyme Function, Inquiry in Biochemical Techniques and Organic Chemistry. Level III includes Metabolism and Regulation, genetics, scientific writing and statistics; Level IV adds advanced biochemistry courses and a research or thesis option.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 6.0. Enrolment is limited and admission is by selection, so meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

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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