Overview

At Biochemistry (Hons) from University of Ottawa you will be exposed to cutting-edge research and knowledge. Our program prepares you for graduate studies and for an academic or research career in the medical sciences. What's more, biochemistry provides an excellent foundation for further studies in medicine and other areas of health care.

If you want to pursue a career in experimental biochemistry, choose the Honours program. If you prefer a basic biochemistry education, choose a major. And if you want to focus on another discipline but are interested in biochemistry, choose a minor.

Careers

Biochemistry (Hons) from University of Ottawa provides you with the education you need to play a leading role in new and exciting areas of medical research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organismal Biology

Cell Biology

Principles of Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Calculus for the Life Sciences

Principles of Physics

Biochemistry

Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Chemistry Biochemistry Genetics View 117 other Bachelors in Chemistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.

Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies

Pay the application fees

Must submit your official transcripts with final grades.

Official transcripts must be printed and stamped with an official seal and sent by the issuing institution.

Depending on your academic background and intended program, you might have to submit other documents to complete your application, such as a resumé or cover letter.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43336 CAD / year

≈ 43336 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7048 CAD / year

≈ 7048 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $3,044.08/ semester

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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