Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Duration4 Years
LevelBachelors Program
  • The science of biochemistry seeks to understand how organisms function by investigating enzyme reactions, mechanisms of gene regulation, chemical signaling pathways, and cellular structure at the molecular level
  • Biochemists study how animals, plants, and bacteria make use of energy to grow, compete with other organisms and reproduce
  • Students receive a solid foundation in science and mathematics, then progress to more intensive studies in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics, and organic chemistry. By the fourth year, students take specialized courses such as those dealing with bioinformatics, proteins or DNA repair. Honors students complete a thesis project
  • Combined Honours include: Biochemistry and Biotechnology, and Computational Biochemistry
  • Career paths: Biotechnology sector, pharmaceutical companies, government or private sector labs, research institutes, and industry
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1632714 INR
Hostel & Meals614758 INR
Insurance41573 INR
Books and Supplies80836 INR
Personal Expenses115480 INR
Total852647 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12th74%
  • Applicants should have passed Class 12th with a percentage of 74-76% (Major), 78-82% (Honours) from one of the following boards:
    • All India School Certificate (CBSE)
    • Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
    • One of the state board certificates
  • Prerequisites: 
    • Math: XII Math
    • Chemistry: XII Chemistry
    • Physics: XII Physics
    • English: XII English
ExamsTOEFL: 86
  • 22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening

IELTS: 6.5
  • with minimum of 6.0 each 

PTE: 60
  • with minimum of 60 in each Communicative Skill

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