Overview

Also called “biological chemistry,” this growing field of scientific study explains how living organisms survive and thrive through their internal chemical processes. Biochemical research is one of the most successful fields at examining living processes and today is part of almost all areas of life sciences research.

As a professional biochemist you’ll make valuable contributions to this vital research and set your path for career success.

Take this Biochemistry program from Selkirk College if you’re fascinated by living organisms and how their biological molecules contribute to the functioning of their entire beings.

Take this program if you’re fascinated by life in general and want to understand its complex scientific inner workings and play an active role in discovering more about living beings’ interconnectedness.

Programme Structure

You’ll get the basics you need to take further education in biochemistry as you study diverse subjects like:

Writing composition

Poetry and drama

Biology

Chemistry

Calculus

Physics

Literature and prose fiction

Organic chemistry

Cell biology

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted approximately 12 months before the start date and are first qualified, first admitted

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Castlegar, Canada

Disciplines

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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or

Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or

Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal

Biochemistry Academic Admission Requirements

Minimum grade of 67% in Math 12 or Pre-Calc 12

Minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent.

Biology 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 11 with a minimum grade of 67%

Additional Requirements

Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the College’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions.

Students who do not meet this requirement must write the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test and achieve a minimum of level 4 to attain equivalency.

Mature students must meet the English 12 requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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13950 CAD / year

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4725 CAD / year

≈ 4725 CAD / year

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