Hons in Biochemistry

This Bachelor of Science Joint Honours in Biochemistry, offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba, is a heavily concentrated, discipline-focused undergraduate program combining biochemistry with organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology across a prescribed four-year, 120-credit-hour curriculum. Entry into the Honours stream requires completion of at least twenty-four credit hours with a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 3.00, a minimum grade of B in Chemistry 1110, and a minimum grade of C+ in both Chemistry 1120 and Biology 1020. Required foundational courses also include Chemistry 1100, Biology 1030, Physics 1050 (or Physics 1020), Mathematics 1500, Statistics 1150 (or Statistics 1000), and six credit hours from the Faculty of Arts, including a course meeting the university's writing requirement. Delivered on the Fort Garry campus, the program suits students seeking intensive, research-oriented preparation in biochemical and molecular sciences, positioning graduates for graduate study or careers in fields such as biomedical research, biotechnology, and clinical laboratory science.