Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Program Overview

This combined degree in Chemical and Biological Sciences provides a foundation in these systems, preparing students for careers in health-related fields. Students gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and have access to exclusive scholarships and experiential learning opportunities. The program offers a wide range of career options, including pharmacist, molecular biologist, and biochemist. Graduates may also pursue further education in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary science.

Program Outline

As a high-achieving student in our program, you will also have access to exclusive scholarships and experiential learning opportunities.

Careers:

Featured

Pharmacist

Community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists compound and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals and provide consultative services to both clients and health care providers. They are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, or they may be self-employed. Industrial pharmacists participate in the research, development, promotion and manufacture of pharmaceutical products. They are employed in pharmaceutical companies and government departments and agencies.

Salary Range:

$29.73 - $79.29/hr

Jobs in Canada:

43,600

10YR Job Outlook:

15,000

Source:

Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

• Molecular Biologist
• Biochemist
• Biomaterials Chemist
• Genetic Counsellor
• Food Chemist
• Drugs and Therapeutics Researcher
• Microbiologist
• Virologist
• Physician
• Dentist
• Veteranarian
• Pharmacologist

Other:

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art research laboratories through summer work positions, thesis projects for course credit, or volunteer work.
• Explore unique undergraduate research opportunities across a wide range of topics including gene expression, applied enzymology, biomaterials, and the characterization of biomolecular structures across a wide range of topics including gene expression, applied enzymology, biomaterials, and the characterization of biomolecular structures.
• Work and learn alongside leading researchers and professors through specialized work-study opportunities on campus.
• Hone your research skills by completing a fourth-year honours thesis project, supervised and guided by expert faculty, and present your results at undergraduate conferences such as Ontario Biology Day and the Southern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference.
• Conduct experimental research in state-of-the-art labs, using advanced instrumentation, and complete a specialized thesis in hands-on project courses.