BSc Biochemistry (3-year, 4-year, Honours) at University of Winnipeg

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary degree combining chemistry, cell biology, genetics and microbiology to investigate living systems; most required courses are taught in Biology and Chemistry.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Duration: 3-year, 4-year or Honours | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Chemical make-up of cells, regulation of metabolism, gene action and control, plus Physics, Mathematics and Statistics and cutting-edge laboratory techniques.

Career pathways

Graduates work in molecular disease research, drug discovery, pesticide and medical diagnostics development, forensics, immunology, environmental remediation and physiology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General University of Winnipeg admission requirements plus standing in Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S. Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S is required for the 4-year or Honours BSc.

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.

Students may start in Fall (September), Winter (January) or Spring (May).

Suggested deadlines for domestic applicants to Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science: Fall (September) July 2; Winter (January) November 1; Spring (May) March 1. March 1 is also the deadline for some Applied/Joint programmes. Education (high school and mature applicants): March 1 recommended, final deadline June 1 subject to space. Late applications may be accepted. The domestic application fee is $100 (continuance $50), paid online by credit card through the Application Portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/apply

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