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Bachelor of Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Burnaby, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year honours science degree delivered jointly with the University of British Columbia.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
- not verified university learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- Forensic scientist
- analyst or technologist in government laboratories
- private forensic laboratory scientist or quality assurance personnel
- biotechnology and pharmaceutical roles
- police officer
- coroner
- crime scene investigator
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time degree: year one first-year science at UBC
- years two to four at both UBC and BCIT. Students build laboratory skills
- complete a biochemistry honours thesis or an advanced biochemical techniques course in year four
- and may add an optional co-op placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- English Studies 12 (67%
- Category 2); Category 1 (73%) for Civil Engineering and Construction Management. Most degrees are degree-completion programmes needing a related two-year diploma or about 60 credits of post-secondary study (for example 60 computing credits for Applied Computer Science); a few direct-entry degrees need secondary school graduation. Competitive entry in some programmes.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation for direct-entry degrees (e.g. Civil Engineering BEng, Interior Design, Architectural Science); related two-year diploma or 60 credits for degree-completion programmes (Applied Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting, Technology degrees)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21
- PTE Academic no section below 3.5
- Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,850, $17,830 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Burnaby Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing and Academic Studies |
| Department | Applied & Natural Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 132 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
157 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 19 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $17,850, $17,830 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21, PTE Academic no section below 3.5, Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20), IELTS Academic 6.5.