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Overview
What you will learn
This Biomedical Foundations BSc program offered by University of Saskatchewan includes necessary courses to prepare you for entry into health-related professional schools not requiring a four-year degree, such as dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy. You will also learn essential skills for careers in broad aspects of biotechnology, as well as employment in academic/research institutions and related industries.
Careers
- Preparation for professional health science programs and graduate studies: The biomedical foundations program provides an excellent foundation in the biomedical sciences for students seeking subsequent admission into professional health science schools such as dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy. Biomedical foundations program graduates are also well qualified to progress into more advanced biomedical research training at the master's and Ph.D. levels at various academic institutions worldwide.
- Research and lab positions: A variety of technical positions are available in academia (e.g. universities and colleges), industry (e.g. biotechnology, private research firms, biomedical supply, and pharmaceutical companies), government (e.g. agricultural and food agencies and police forensic laboratories) and the healthcare system (e.g. medical labs).
- Communications: Biomedical foundations studies may lead to a career in technical writing for textbooks and/or government and industry reports.
- Business: Biomedical foundations graduates may obtain sales, consulting or management positions in science-related private sector companies, such as pharmaceutical and biomedical supply firms.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Nature of Life
- Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
- Physics and the Universe
- Mathematics for the Life Sciences
- History Matters Health and Society
- Chemical Processes
- Physics for the Life Sciences
- Biological and Cognitive Bases of Psychology
- Biomolecules
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 86
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biomedicine Chemistry Biology View 189 other Bachelors in Chemistry in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 86
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.
- Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled. Minimum admission average: 24
Tuition Fee
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International
18441 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18441 CAD per year during 36 months. -
National
6755 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6755 CAD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Saskatoon
1279 - 1865 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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