Graduates from either the undergraduate or graduate programs often find employment in research and teaching. Employers include universities and colleges, government laboratories, clinical biochemistry laboratories, forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, and many other industries. A knowledge of Biochemistry is also helpful in other areas such as marketing, finance, and law. Some Biochemistry graduates continue their studies in medicine, dentistry or other health related programs. Enrolment in the Specialist program requires a minimum CGPA of 3.0 and completion of five courses including the first-year prerequisite courses.
Students enrol at the end of their first year of studies.
Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for entry into the Specialist program may contact the Undergraduate Coordinator in order to request special consideration. BCH 471Y 2.