• McMaster University offers a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry for a duration of 4 years
  • It is an on-campus, honours program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Students have to successfully complete 120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which Level I is consists of 48 units.
  • The Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences is a research-intensive and education-forward department supported by a community of faculty members, staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate trainees. 
  • It offers rigorous leading-edge training designed for students who desire a rich, scholarly experience provided by an internationally competitive and research-intensive institution. 
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Microbiology
    • Immunology and Drug Discovery
    • Metabolism and Cell Biology
    • Stem Cells and Cancer Biology
  • Students get the opportunity to complete their further studies leading to M.Sc., Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D. 
  • The co-op program offers students first-hand exposure to potential careers in the academic or industrial sectors, leaving them with new confidence, expertise, and knowledge when they return to their academic terms.
  • Students will be involved in individual and team research projects throughout the program.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 48,000 USD.