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| Biochemistry and Biotechnology | | |
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School | Carleton University | | |
Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
School Type | University | | |
School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 19,908 Full-time Graduate: 3,780 | | |
Degree | Bachelor | | |
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Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
Entry Grade (%)* | 78% to 82% | | |
Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- 2 of Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Physics or Grade12 Earth and Space Science
- Grade12 Advanced Functions
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Prerequisites Notes | Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended. | | |
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Description | 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. Many of the biochemist’s findings are of direct relevance to humanity—they help us understand and treat disease, improve food production and find new techniques to produce valuable products such as vitamins and antibiotics.
Biochemistry programs are excellent training options for entry into medicine and other health sciences professional programs.
Honours programs are offered in Biochemistry, Computational Biochemistry, and the combined program in Biotechnology and Biochemistry. A four-year Major program in Biochemistry is also offered. | | |
Next Steps | Request Info | | |
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