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Biochemistry and the associated sub-discipline of biotechnology are two of the fastest-growing areas of science, and now you can combine our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry and Biotechnology with Conestoga College’s Biotechnology Technician Diploma and earn two degrees in five years!
You’ll spend four years at Laurier and one year at Conestoga College. (Completing both degrees separately would normally take six years.)
The Canadian Society for Chemistry has accredited the thesis option of this program.
Info for Current Students
Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryProgram Highlights
- View the Biochemistry/Biotechnology experience guide and learn about the opportunities at Laurier that will help prepare you, both inside and outside the classroom, for your future career.
- In our Biochemistry/Biotechnology program, you’ll benefit from a research-intensive environment. In your fourth year, you'll have an option to complete a senior thesis research project, which will provide you with hands-on experience.
- The Conestoga College diploma will provide you with the laboratory skills and technical knowledge required for you to work as a technician.
- Check out options to enhance your degree.
Sample Courses
- Advanced Molecular Biochemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Principles of Drug Design
- Applied Enzymology
- Plant Cell Biotechnology (Conestoga)
- Fermentation and Industrial Processes (Conestoga)
- Professional Ethics for Biotechnology (Conestoga)
Requirements
- Admission range of mid 70s.
- English, Biology, and Advanced Functions each at 60%.
- Chemistry at 70%.
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average.
- More admission requirements, including requirements for transfer students, are available in our admissions toolkit.
International Baccalaureate Requirements
- HL or SL English at 3.
- HL or SL Biology at 3.
- HL or SL Chemistry at 4.
- HL or SL Mathematics at 3.
- IB Minimum Score: 26.
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