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Bachelor of Biology-Chemistry

University of New Brunswick

  • Fredericton, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

The Biology-Chemistry programme at UNB Fredericton studies biology and chemistry together across cellular to ecosystem levels.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Biology-Chemistry. Strengthen scientific reasoning
  • interpretation of research evidence
  • and effective presentation of findings through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

  • Post-graduate studies (Masters and Ph.D. levels) in biology
  • chemistry
  • or biochemistry
  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Optometry
  • Occupational Health
  • Veterinary medicine

Curriculum

  • Within the Bachelor of Science
  • study covers human anatomy
  • biochemistry and cellular biology
  • analytical chemistry and medicinal chemistry
  • with a co-operative work experience option. Sample courses include Human Anatomy I
  • Biochemistry and Cellular Biology and Analytical Chemistry.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (mathematics
  • sciences
  • electives by group)
  • accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels
  • IB Diploma
  • AP
  • SAT/ACT and national certificates. Entry averages are program-specific (for example IGCSE/A-level C or higher for Arts
  • B or higher for Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering and Science). Transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP report.

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (Mathematics, sciences, electives by group); accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels, IB Diploma (3 HL subjects), AP, SAT/ACT and national certificates; transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP course-by-course report for studies outside Canada/US; applicants over 21 add a resume

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the admission requirements for your program and the application deadline (March 31 for most undergraduate programs). Create a UNB application account
  2. apply online and pay the 125 CAD non-refundable fee. Mail official or notarized transcripts
  3. any SAT/ACT or A-level results
  4. English test scores unless exempt and
  5. for post-secondary study outside Canada or the US
  6. a WES ICAP course-by-course report. Check application status in your account.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,630 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$46,078 CAD

Program details

CampusFredericton
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Mar 2027

    138 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.