Biochemistry University of Toronto

Overview

About this Degree

The Biochemistry program at University of Toronto is academically oriented and designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline. The program offers broad training in problem solving specifically using a molecular approach. Biochemistry specialists gain experience in critical thinking and the skills required to evaluate scientific rationale. The Biochemistry Major Program offers students fundamental training in the science and gives each student in the program the chance to combine Biochemistry with another relevant Major Program.

This may be within the Life Sciences or Basic Sciences, or may be within the arts. For example, the combination of Biochemistry with Economics or with English could provide students with training relevant to the fields of investment within biotechnology or scientific journalism. Students who excel within the Biochemistry Major Program may be offered the chance to enter the Specialist Program at the third year. Students who complete a B.Sc. in the Specialist Program are well prepared to continue their studies in graduate programs in Biochemistry and other Life Sciences. Graduates from either the Specialist or Major Programs may find employment in research and teaching. 

Employers include universities and colleges, government laboratories, clinical biochemistry laboratories, forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, and many other industries. Skills learned in the Biochemistry Specialist and Major Programs are also helpful in other areas such as marketing, finance, and law. Some biochemistry graduates continue their studies in medicine, dentistry or other health related programs. Regardless of where life takes them, our students benefit from a broad knowledge-based and logical framework that will help them navigate the waters ahead.