BSc Biochemistry at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary science, linking chemistry and biology to increase our understanding of the fundamental chemical processes that facilitate life. Biochemistry is the study of the chemical structures and processes of living organisms. It is an inherently mechanism-focused discipline.

Department: Biochemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Intro courses in biochemistry include: introductory biochemistry introductory chemistry cell biology organic or analytical chemistry enzymology and metabolism Third year is a pivotal year in the program as you will take core lab courses that lay the foundation for research in biochemistry, including lab only courses like Molecular Analyses and Experiential Biochemistry. Upper-year courses concentrate on sub-disciplines of biochemistry, with topics like: nucleic acids molecular structure of the immune system animal, bacterial, and plant viruses protein structures and function biochemical ecology lipids and membranes signal transduction animal physiology Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program, which means you may also take courses in biology , chemistry , physics , environmental science , and mathematics .

Career pathways

Popular career paths include genetics researcher, pharmacologist/pharmacist, agricultural biochemist, atmospheric/environmental biochemist, public health nutritionist/dietitian, food/nutritional biochemist, forensic scientist, biological oceanographer.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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