Biochemistry (BSc) at University of Lethbridge

Programme overview

Biochemistry is the study of living systems at the molecular level and combines the biological sciences, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Students gain hands-on experience with tools such as molecular biology, protein crystallography and advanced biophysics, and develop molecular techniques including DNA sequencing, gene cloning and enzymology. Students have access to state-of-the-art science and research facilities.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science | Intake: Fall & Winter | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

The program builds a strong foundation in the basic sciences and extensive laboratory skills with an emphasis on the chemical and physical basis of life. Sample classes include Introductory Biochemistry, Proteins, Enzymes & Nucleic Acids, Bioenergetics & Metabolism, Cell Biology, Principles of Genetics, General Chemistry I & II and Organic Chemistry I & II.

Career pathways

Laboratory scientist, laboratory technician, research assistant, forensic science, drug development, toxicology, pathology, food technology, biotechnology, bioenergy, soil science, academia.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Alberta high school applicants need English Language Arts 30-1, three further courses from the published list of 30-level courses (for example Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Physics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2, a language at 30 level) and one additional 30-level course worth at least 5 credits, with a minimum 65% average across the five courses. Requirements for other Canadian provinces and territories are listed on the programme page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate application deadlines are listed for the fall term and the winter term; the general application deadline for the fall term at the Lethbridge Campus is June 30, and the winter term application deadline at the Lethbridge Campus is November 1 (Calgary Campus: August 1 for fall, December 1 for winter).

Applications for the fall term open September 15 and winter term applications open January 15. Deadlines: fall term general deadline June 30 (Lethbridge Campus) and August 1 (Calgary Campus); international students June 15; Bachelor of Education (Combined, After Degrees and Early Years Education) February 1; Bachelor of Nursing and After-Degree March 1; Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation March 15; Bachelor of Health Sciences June 1; Bachelor of Music June 15. The undergraduate application fee is $140, waived for Canadian Indigenous students; applications are submitted through ApplyAlberta.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/future-student/application

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