At St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada, BA/BS in Biochemistry is offered as a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 22,100 per year (CAD 10,340 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Biochemistry
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 10,340 / year
International tuition: CAD 22,100 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Biochemistry at St. Francis Xavier University is offered as a concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, delivered in person through the Faculty of Science on the Antigonish, Nova Scotia campus. The four-year curriculum begins with foundational courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics, moves in the second year into an introduction to the molecules that sustain life and their functions, and progresses in the third year to more advanced biochemistry examining connections between biological processes and human health. Fourth-year study includes specialized courses such as medicinal chemistry and bio-organic chemistry, and students build competencies in analytical and organic chemistry alongside genetics. The concentration suits students who enjoyed high school chemistry and biology and want to combine the two, including those interested in medicine, pharmacology, or food science. Coursework covers chemical processes at the cellular and molecular level, with applications spanning disease understanding, vaccine development, genetic engineering, and sustainable fuel production. Graduates pursue paths in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary studies, forensic science, pharmaceutical and medical research, biotechnology, and government or regulatory agencies, or continue into postgraduate academic and research programs.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The Biochemistry page states no program-specific admission requirements and defers to StFX's general admission requirements and to the Chemistry Department; applicants enter the Bachelor of Science and pursue Biochemistry as an area of specialization within it. For Nova Scotia applicants, the BSc requires English 12 or English 12: African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, two of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Computer Science 12 or Computer Programming 12, Environmental Science 12 or Geology 12, or Physics 12, plus one further university-preparatory course. The university-wide minimum is an overall Grade 12 average of 70%, with no grade below 65% in each required subject. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit an approved test: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90 (no section below 20), Duolingo 115 (no subscore below 100), CAEL 70 (no band below 60), PTE Academic 60 (no score below 50), or MET 55.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to StFX: for September 2027 entry, applications open 15 September 2026 and the general deadline is 1 September 2027, though competitive programmes such as the 4-year BScN (3 March 2027) and Bachelor of Education (1 December 2026) close much earlier; January 2027 entry closes 9 December 2026 and May 2027 entry closes 12 April 2027. International applicants must apply by 30 May 2027 for September 2027 entry (late applications reviewed case-by-case depending on visa timing) and by 30 September 2026 for January 2027 entry, confirming by 30 October 2026. Admission is not open-ended rolling; each intake has a firm published deadline, though the general Fall deadline stays open until 1 September while seats in non-competitive programmes remain. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
