At University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, BA/BS in Biochemistry is offered as a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Biochemistry
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 729 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Bachelor of Science with Major in Biochemistry examines the chemistry of living organisms and the molecular basis of change occurring in living cells. The major offers a structured core of biochemistry coursework while leaving room for students to add a minor or double major from more than 60 subjects across the university, allowing either broad study or a more focused biochemistry emphasis. The page notes experiential options including coursework tied to research abroad and a Certificate in Biomedical Research for students who want to build practical research skills alongside their major. It is delivered on the University of Alberta's Edmonton campus, and an Honors variant is offered separately for students seeking a more research-intensive path. The program suits students interested in the life sciences who want flexibility in their degree, with career paths noted including biochemist, pharmaceutical researcher, forensic analyst, food scientist, medical writer, and public health officer, as well as secondary school teaching.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry to the Faculty of Science. Required Alberta high school courses: English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1; two of Biology 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Computing Science Advanced; and one subject from Fine Arts, Humanities, Languages other than English or Math/Sciences. No minimum or competitive average is stated on the program page. Additional Grade 12 prerequisites may apply for specific university courses within the program. English language proficiency is required for all applicants. Transfer students follow different requirements per the Calendar. Application deadline for fall admission is March 1 for both domestic and international applicants.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
