Discoveries in Biochemistry have been a primary catalyst for many of the advances in modern medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, and in the booming field of biotechnology.

Carleton University offers a Specialization in Biochemistry to current or incoming Master’s and PhD students who are registered in one of the two participating programs: Biology and Chemistry. Our Specialization provides great breadth in biochemistry, with fundamental research and innovations spanning the fields of agri-food, environmental toxicology, and biomedical & therapeutics. It offers cross-species comparisons well beyond the human biochemistry focus of programs linked to medical schools.