$34,535 /Yr
Honours
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Biochemistry
- McMaster University offers a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry for a duration of 4 years
- It is an on-campus, honours program offered on a full-time basis.
- Students have to successfully complete 120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which Level I is consists of 48 units.
- The Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences is a research-intensive and education-forward department supported by a community of faculty members, staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate trainees.
- It offers rigorous leading-edge training designed for students who desire a rich, scholarly experience provided by an internationally competitive and research-intensive institution.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Microbiology
- Immunology and Drug Discovery
- Metabolism and Cell Biology
- Stem Cells and Cancer Biology
- Students get the opportunity to complete their further studies leading to M.Sc., Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D.
- The co-op program offers students first-hand exposure to potential careers in the academic or industrial sectors, leaving them with new confidence, expertise, and knowledge when they return to their academic terms.
- Students will be involved in individual and team research projects throughout the program.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 48,000 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $34535 | $34535 | $34535 | $34535 |
| Total Fees | $34535 | $34535 | $34535 | $34535 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the minimum Grade 12 U and M requirements:
- English U
- One of the Advanced Functions U or Calculus and Vectors U
- A minimum overall average of 88% or higher is required for application consideration.
- Students have to complete four additional U or M courses, to total six courses, of which two must be at the U level.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must have 5 subjects of Class XII including all mandatory prerequisites for the selected program.
- The student's average is calculated on Grade XII Predicted grades.
- Students are eligible to apply if they have the following documents: Class X board results, Class XI transcript, and Class XII predicted grades.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.