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Biochemistry at University of Windsor

University of Windsor, Canada

Programme overview

Honours BSc in Biochemistry studying the biomolecules that sustain life, cause disease and drive drug and vaccine innovation. Students work in labs from the first weeks of study with modern instruments; thesis, combined honours and third-year co-op internship options are available.

Faculty: Science  |  Duration: 4 years (Honours BSc)  |  Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Biomolecules and laboratory techniques relevant to biotechnology, health sciences and agriculture, with hands-on lab work throughout the degree. Related streams include Pharmacy and Health Science.

Career pathways

Professional schools (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry), pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, quality control analyst, laboratory technician, healthcare and agriculture researcher, science educator, medical writer.

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Entry requirements

canada: Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Chemistry/SCH4U, Biology/SBI4U. English/ENG4U. Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U Recommended: Physics/SPH4U Minimum Average: 70% average of all attempted science and math courses Mean Average: 88% Note: Biochemistry students may apply to co-op internship in third year. | international: Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Chemistry/SCH4U, Biology/SBI4U. English/ENG4U. Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U Recommended: Physics/SPH4U Minimum Average: 70% average of all attempted science and math courses Mean Average: 88% Note: Biochemistry students may apply to co-op internship in third year.

Undergraduate admission points: Fall (September start), Winter (January start) and Spring (May start). Professional programmes (Year 3 Social Work, Year 1 Consecutive Education, Year 1 Nursing, Year 1 Law JD, Year 1 Law Dual JD) have a Fall (September start) intake only.

International undergraduate admissions: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Spring).

Suggested deadlines for full-time undergraduate applicants: November 1 for winter (January start), March 1 for spring (May start), May 1 recommended for transfer and visa applicants and July 1 overall for fall (September start). Late applications are admitted if the programme has availability.

Professional programme deadlines (Fall only): March 15 for Year 3 of Social Work; February 1 for Year 1 of Consecutive Education (apply through OUAC TEAS); March 1 for Year 1 of Nursing; November 1 for Year 1 of Law JD and April 15 for Year 1 of Law Dual JD (apply through OUAC OLSAS). Dates as listed on a page updated January 2024.

International applicants (outside Canada and the US) can apply directly to UWindsor or through OUAC or an authorized educational agent. Recommended deadlines: May 1 for September (Fall), September 1 for January (Winter), January 1 for May (Spring). An international undergraduate offer requires a $2,000 deposit to secure the place.

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