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 JAN
  • Minimum GPA 70

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 120 CAD 20,000

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-07
2023-10-01

Program Description

  • The BSc in Biochemistry at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is a 4-year program with Honors.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis
  • This program is the study of chemical processes associated with living organisms and concepts of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, microbiology, and genetics to unravel the complex puzzles of life.
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
    • Metabolism
    • Nucleic Acid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    • Bioenergetics and Biological Oxidation
  • In Biochemistry, joint programs are also available in:
    • Biochemistry/cell biology (B.Sc. honors)
    • Biochemistry/chemistry (B.Sc. honors)
    • Biochemistry/physics (B.Sc. honors)
    • Biochemistry/behavioral neuroscience (B.Sc. honors)
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 16:1.
  • The students may have job opportunities in:
    • Environmental consultant
    • Biomedical engineer
    • Physiotherapist/occupational therapist
    • Genetic counsellor
  • The acceptance rate of the Memorial University of Newfoundland is 67%.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 
  • Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
  • Subjects required: English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language.
  • Students required a minimum overall grade of 70% in the required subject areas.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Students must have one of the following:
    • Higher Secondary Certificate
    • Indian School Certificate
    • Intermediate Examination Certificate
    • All India or Delhi Senior School Certificate
    • Pre-University Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Subjects required: English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language.
  • Students must have a minimum overall grade of 50% in the required subject areas.
    Language Requirements:
    • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL Scores. 

    Extra Notes

    Required Document List

    The following are the required documents:
    • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
    • Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
    • Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details the reason for pursuing graduate studies with this department and their research interests.
    • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
    • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.