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Bachelor of Chemistry with Biochemistry Concentration
- Antigonish, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year science degree combining chemistry and biology to study the chemistry of living organisms.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop understanding of chemistry (biochemistry concentration)
- strengthen abilities in scientific inquiry
- laboratory or field methods
- data interpretation and responsible research
- communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Medicine
- pharmacology
- food science (fields the page names for biochemistry students)
- further study in medical and environmental health research
Curriculum
- Four-year BSc. Year one: chemistry
- biology
- physics and mathematics foundations. Year two: introductory biochemistry. Year three: advanced biochemistry linking biological processes to human health. Year four: medicinal chemistry and bio-organic chemistry
- with analytical chemistry
- organic chemistry and genetics throughout.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Overall 70% in Grade 12 with no required subject below 65% (competitive/limited programmes such as Nursing and Applied Forensic Psychology need more)
- international applicants follow the country-specific list
- Bachelor of Business Administration needs English 12
- Math 12 and three other university preparatory courses
- BSc needs English 12
- Pre-Calculus or Calculus 12
- two sciences and one other course
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (country-specific list on the international requirements page; IB Diploma accepted)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and international deadline: 2027-05-30 for September 2027
- 2027-09-30 for January Apply online through Apply Now on stfx.ca and pay the 100 CAD application fee Send official transcripts directly from your school
- plus an English test if English is not your first language Receive the offer (conditional offers possible on predicted grades) and pay the 2
- 500 CAD confirmation fee Attend International Student Orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,773 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Antigonish (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Chemistry Department |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 May 2027
197 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,773 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $15,085 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, IELTS Academic 6.5.