Biochemistry

At Brock, our teaching and research labs are combined. This means you’ll apply current techniques and technology to biochemical problems using some of the same state-of-the-art equipment that our professors use for their research.

The program begins with a set of core chemistry, cell biology and molecular biology courses. In Years 3 and 4, you may emphasize either biology or chemistry, choosing from courses in metabolism and energy flow, protein form and function, macromolecular structures, information flow and molecular genetics, and bio-organic and biophysical chemistry.

The Biochemistry Co-op program offers valuable work experience in parallel with your course-based learning, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations. Your degree will include three four-month work terms. Both Biochemistry programs culminate in an 8-month honours thesis project during which you will perform original research under the supervision of a faculty member.

  • BSc in Biochemistry

Expected cut-off: mid 70s
OUAC Code: BCH

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Career outcomes

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmaceutical research and marketing
  • Research scientist
  • Education

Prerequisite requirements

  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (min.70%)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%)
  • Two from: Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or second 4U math or English (ENG4U)

Recommended subjects

  • English (ENG4U)
  • A second 4U math