• Concordia University offers a BSc in Biochemistry program with a duration of 4 years (8 semesters).
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis and part-time studies are not available for this program.
  • This program is provided both on-campus and off-campus.
  • A BSc degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 - 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on the student’s academic background. 
  • Through this program, students will study the chemical processes that occur within the cells of living organisms and could use their knowledge of cellular processes and molecular inheritance to combat disease, or develop microorganisms to clean up oil spills.
  • In this course, state-of-the-art labs and equipment include the Biomolecular Function, Interactions, and Structure facility (BIOFINS) which houses a collection of instruments that is unique in Eastern Canada.
  • Pursuing this course, students will also:
    • Study the role of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in cellular processes
    • Examine biochemical responses to toxic compounds in the environment
    • Receive extensive training in research methodology
    • Perform original research as an undergraduate (honors and specialization students only)
  • The co-op program gives the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks.
  • As a co-op, students will work for firms where students may:
    • Analyze anti-viral compounds
    • Clone and express genes
    • Perform cell culture, receptor and enzyme assays
    • Detect biomolecular interactions
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:16.
  • The average salary goes up to 54,000 USD after completing this program.