Program Overview

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Biochemistry Program Overview

The Biochemistry program at McGill University aims to explain life at a molecular level and find solutions to complex health disorders. It builds on knowledge and research from diverse fields like chemistry, biology, physiology, microbiology and immunology, statistics, and pharmacology, making it both a chemical science and life science.

Program Options

At McGill, you can study biochemistry in a variety of ways. The Major and Honours programs are perfect for those wishing to pursue a professional career in biochemistry after graduation. You can also pursue the less specialized Liberal program, which gives you the liberty to explore other fields of interest.

Careers

A degree in Biochemistry can lead to a variety of science-related careers in research and development, health care, university and government sectors, and the biomedical and biotechnology industries. You may also wish to pursue further studies in the biological science or in medicine. Possible career paths include:

• Bacteriological Technician
• Biological Researcher
• Pharmaceutical Salesperson
• Technical / Science Writer

Courses

As a Biochemistry student, you can take courses like:

• BIOC 212: Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function
• BIOL 200: Molecular Biology
• BIOC 311: Metabolic Biochemistry
• BIOC 312: Biochemistry of Macromolecules
• CHEM 214: Physical Chemistry/Biological Sciences 2

Related Majors

Discover these related majors:

• Anatomy and cell biology
• Biology
• Immunology
• Pharmacology
• Chemistry

Application Information

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Science in the Biological, Biomedical & Life Sciences group. See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.