Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biochemistry)
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 4 Years
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Undergraduate
- Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 78
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| CAD 100 | CAD 30,401 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
|---|---|
|
2022-10-15
|
2023-06-01
|
Program Description
- The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is a 4-year program with Honours at Carleton University.
- Students will have the opportunity to apply to the Co-operative Education Program.
- If students want to begin the co-op program, they must have completed at least two years of an Honours Bachelor of Science program.
- Students learn how animals, plants, and bacteria make use of energy to grow, compete with other organisms, and reproduce.
- Co-op placements can give students work experience in :
- Private sector biotechnology firms
- Government and university laboratories
- Pharmaceutical companies.
- Students will gain knowledge in biology and chemistry, as well as with many opportunities to apply their knowledge to modern-day challenges facing the discipline.
- The first and second years of the Major and Honours programs in Biochemistry gives a solid foundation in the sciences and mathematics.
- In the fourth year, students will be focusing on more specialized courses such as those dealing with bioinformatics, proteins, or DNA repair.
- The Biochemistry programs give students hands-on work experience in well-equipped laboratories.
- If students choose the Honours program, they will complete an Honours thesis project.
- Co-op students complete at least three work terms during their degree program.
- The student to faculty ratio is 9:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- The Biochemistry degree will serve students as they further explore the world of research and potentially pursue a medical degree.
- Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students will need a secondary school or high school graduation certificate with a minimum of 12 years of study.
- Students must have transcripts from their senior high school along with their graduation diploma or certificate, and any graduation exam results.
- If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.
- Students required to passed Class 12th with a percentage of 75-77% (Major), 78-82% (Honours) from one of the following boards:
- All India School Certificate (CBSE)
- Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- Students must have Knowledge in the following Subjects:
- Math
- Two Science courses
- Physics and Calculus
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
- Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
