• The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is a 4-year program with Honours at Carleton University.
  • Students will have the opportunity to apply to the Co-operative Education Program.
  • If students want to begin the co-op program, they must have completed at least two years of an Honours Bachelor of Science program.
  • Students learn how animals, plants, and bacteria make use of energy to grow, compete with other organisms, and reproduce.
  •  Co-op placements can give students work experience in :
    • Private sector biotechnology firms
    • Government and university laboratories
    • Pharmaceutical companies.
  • Students will gain knowledge in biology and chemistry, as well as with many opportunities to apply their knowledge to modern-day challenges facing the discipline.
  • The first and second years of the Major and Honours programs in Biochemistry gives a solid foundation in the sciences and mathematics.
  • In the fourth year,  students will be focusing on more specialized courses such as those dealing with bioinformatics, proteins, or DNA repair.
  • The Biochemistry programs give students hands-on work experience in well-equipped laboratories.
  • If students choose the Honours program, they will complete an Honours thesis project.
  • Co-op students complete at least three work terms during their degree program.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 9:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • The Biochemistry degree will serve students as they further explore the world of research and potentially pursue a medical degree.
  • Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities