Biochemistry Department

The Biochemistry programme at Bishop's offers the student an opportunity to tailor their final degree to meet their interests, strengths and future needs. This is accomplished through the offering of three program specializations : General, which provides a broad background in several relevant fields of biology, biochemistry and chemistry; Molecular Biology, which places greater emphasis on the molecular and cellular fields; or Chemistry, which is focused in chemistry and, by selecting the appropriate courses, can provide the student with the necessary academic requirements for membership in the Chemical Institute of Canada and for accreditation by l’Ordre des chimistes du Québec .

The Biochemistry program offers both an Honours degree, which prepares students for graduate studies or for professional schools, and a Majors degree, which provides students more flexibility in their program. The program places strong emphasis on mastering the fundamentals of experimental biochemistry, and provides students with well-equipped laboratory facilities, first-hand experience with modern laboratory equipment, and close instructional contact with professors.

Why study Biochemistry at Bishop’s?

Class sizes in many biochemistry courses are small, providing close personal contact between members of the faculty and students. The faculty is also involved in undergraduate laboratory instruction, which enhances contact with the professors and results in a friendly and productive learning experience in experimental biochemistry.

Program strengths

• Small classes
• Individual attention from professors
• Opportunity to work directly with modern laboratory equipment
• High acceptance rate to professional and graduate schools

Popular courses

• Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Immunology

Did you know ?

• Biochemists help to understand and combat human diseases
• Biochemists develop new and better pharmaceuticals
• Biochemists go on to become doctors, dentist, lawyers and researchers