Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Biotechnology (UBI)

Join the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Biotechnology at Wilfrid Laurier University! Explore health sciences & gain practical skills. Apply now!

Biochemistry explores the molecular aspects of life and forms the foundation for fields like cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and molecular medicine. Biotechnology applies biochemistry to create technologies and products that enhance health and support the planet. In Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Biotechnology program at Laurier, Wilfrid Laurier University emphasize the health and pharmaceutical sciences, which constitute more than 50% of the total activity in biochemical research and biotechnology in Canada. Students will take several courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and biochemistry, along with courses in applied biochemistry, and gain the practical skills and the academic knowledge students will need to succeed in a career in research, service, industry or academia. This knowledge will position student for impactful careers in these rapidly growing fields.