Program Overview for BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Canada:
With a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, you’ll study the building blocks of life. Learn from professors who are conducting exciting research in evolutionary and genome biology and the metabolic basis of disease and cancer. At Dalhousie, you’ll set yourself up for a career in an emerging field at the forefront of discovery in medicine and biotechnology.
Careers and future study:
Dalhousie offers the only undergraduate (B.Sc.) and graduate (M.Sc. and PhD) degree programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Maritime provinces.
Graduates can be found working in government, private sector, academic and health-care environments. Your degree qualifies you for many jobs straight out of school at the technical or research assistant level, and could lead to exciting career opportunities such as:
- forensic or molecular scientist
- drug designer
- laboratory technician
- food technologist
- geneticist
Future studies may include programs at the graduate level such as a Master of Science (MSc) or PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. A BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is also one of the best undergraduate foundations for professional programs such as medicine.
These are the international student eligibility for the BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Canada
You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Minimum admission requirements:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
- A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)
Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.
International High School Applicant Requirment Based on Curriculum:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
- French Baccalauréat
- GCE A Level (British System)
- Home-schooled applicants
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- US Curriculum
You'll be assessed based on the equivalency of your home country.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Minimum admission requirements:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
- A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)
Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.
Canadian HIgh School Applicant's Requirements Based on Provinces:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec (CEGEP)
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Canadian High School Applicant's Requirements Based on Curriculum:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- French Baccalauréat
- Home-schooled applicants
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
In additional to above requirements, some programs may have additional admission requirements.
These are the test eligibilities for the BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are:
CA$100,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Canada.
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| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Canada.
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| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Apply by March 1 to be considered for entrance scholarships.
For undergraduate admission inquiry, contact:
International students contact Kristen Fraser - kristen.fraser@dal.ca
Canadian students contact Peggy Griffin - peggy.griffin@dal.ca
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