Overview

Get your University of British Columbia degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, which specifically deals with the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids – the basic constituents of living cells.

You can choose from one of two program options: General Biochemistry or Medical Biochemistry.

Biochemists work to understand the structure of cells and how they function at the molecular level.

They look at the role of these macromolecules in metabolic pathways, how the pathways are controlled, and the consequences of genetic or metabolic disruption.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology can lead to work in mass producing chemicals that are usually found in the body in tiny amounts, mapping the human genetic code, or creating genetically engineered crops that are more resistant to adverse weather conditions, spoilage, disease, and pests.

Your future

Graduates from the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program on UBC’s Okanagan campus go on to graduate or medical school, or careers in fields such as:

Microbiology

Food science

Pharmacology

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biology for Science Majors

Atomic and Molecular Chemistry

Physics for the Physical Sciences

Organic Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada
Kelowna, Canada

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 76 other Bachelors in Biochemistry 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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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to UBC, you must successfully meet the general admission requirements that apply to all applicants, as well as the degree-specific requirements that depend on which country you’re applying from and what degree(s) you’re applying to.

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are nine different ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

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Tuition Fees

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51041 CAD / year

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6079 CAD / year

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Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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Your future

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

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