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Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Honours [B.Sc. (BMSC) Honours] - Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The Honours B.Sc. (Biomedical Science) in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology is a 120 credit unit degree with a 42 credit unit major and a 24 credit unit biomedical science core.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Department: Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology  |  Duration: 120 credit units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

The core covers BMSC 200, 207, 208, 210, 220, 230 and 240 and CHEM 250. The major requires BMIS 340 and 400, BMSC 320, bioinformatics or programming, 15 credit units of BMIS courses (at least 9 at 400 level) and 15 credit units of further biology and biomedical courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (College of Arts and Science): regular admission from high school requires Grade 12 standing or equivalent, Chemistry 30, Biology 30, Foundations of Mathematics 30 and Physics 30 with at least 70% in each (no deficiencies allowed), a minimum 70% average on five high school subjects and proficiency in English. Regular admission with 18 or more transferable post-secondary credit units requires a minimum 60% average, the same four Grade 12 courses at 70% or better, and English proficiency.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

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