Overview

What you will learn

This Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology BSc program at University of Saskatchewan will help you develop a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and research skills, as well as provide you with experiential learning opportunities that will be essential to a broad spectrum of science-based careers and further education. You will learn about molecular and cellular approaches to the study of microbial physiology and pathogenesis, protein structure and function, molecular biology, microbial genetics, virology, tumour biology and cancer, immunology and immunopathogenesis.

Careers

Research: A variety of technical positions are available in academia (e.g. universities), industry (e.g. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies), government laboratories (e.g. agricultural and food agencies and police forensic laboratories) and healthcare system (e.g. hospitals).
Teaching: Biochemists, microbiologists and immunologists are involved in teaching at high schools, universities and technical colleges.
Communications: Some biochemists, microbiologists and immunologists work as science writers for textbooks and prepare technical reports for industry.
Business: Biochemists, microbiologists and immunologists play an important role in the management, sales and marketing in science-based companies, such as pharmaceutical firms.
Regulatory/Law: Many biochemists, microbiologists and immunologists are employed by regulatory bodies such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and the Food and Drug Administration, to develop government policies and patent law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
The Nature of Life
Physics and the Universe
Mathematics for the Life Sciences
Chemical Processes
Statistical Methods
Biomolecules

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

Microbiology Biochemistry Immunology 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

SL or HL Biology
SL or HL Chemistry
SL or HL Mathematics
(Physics recommended)
Note: A minimum grade of 4 is required in each of these
courses.
Required grade average
Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled. Minimum admission average: 24

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39711 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8205 CAD / year

≈ 8205 CAD / year

Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What you will learn

Careers

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Saskatoon

Funding

Scholarships Information

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