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Honours BSc Chemical Biology at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours Chemical Biology is a four-year BSc (120 units) combining chemistry with biology and biochemistry. Enrolment is limited.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Duration: 4 years (120 units, Levels I to IV)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Level II covers bio-analytical chemistry, physical chemistry tools for chemical biology, inquiry for chemical biology, organic chemistry, proteins and nucleic acids, and cell biology. Levels III and IV include organic mechanistic tools, biomolecular interactions and kinetics, analytical tools, a chemical biology laboratory, and Level IV options such as natural products and medicinal chemistry, with an optional senior thesis or research project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0. 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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