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CAD 35130

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CAD 230

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our extensive facilities and our Biochemistry Lab – outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment – provides  you with hands-on training in the laboratory right from the very first year.

The Biochemistry program at York is your gateway to an exciting and rapidly evolving field. Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life, and as all fields of biology are increasingly seeking understanding at the molecular and submolecular levels, Biochemistry continues to be vitally important to advancing many areas of biology and biomedical science.

Biochemistry looks at topics such as molecular genetics, physiology and the treatment of disease. As a Biochemistry student you will explore the structure and properties of biological molecules and the relationship between their chemical structure and their function in living systems.

Many areas of everyday life owe their development or even existence to biochemists: medical products and diagnostics, new food and its safety, crop improvement, cosmetics and forensic science.

  • York's Biochemistry professors include Sergey Krylov, Canada Research Chair in Bioanalytical Chemistry and David Hood, Canada Research Chair in Cell Physiology.
  • York houses the Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions which houses more than 70 professors, researchers, graduate and undergraduate students. The Centre uses cutting-edge approaches to gain full understanding of key molecular players and events that can lead to disease, and by doing so, hopes to address prevention and future treatment of many diseases.

The Biochemistry program at York is your gateway to an exciting and rapidly evolving field. Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life, and as all fields of biology are increasingly seeking understanding at the molecular and submolecular levels, Biochemistry continues to be vitally important to advancing many areas of biology and biomedical science, including molecular genetics, physiology and the treatment of disease. As a Biochemistry student you will explore the structure and properties of biological molecules and the relationship between their chemical structure and their function in living systems.

This four-year program provides you with hands-on training in the laboratory right from the very first year. A fourth-year research project serves as the capstone course of your degree, preparing you for many challenging careers. York Biochemistry students get meaningful and well paid jobs in research, in industry and in teaching. Others go on to pursue graduate studies, here and at other prestigious universities in Canada and abroad. Many enter professional schools in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law and business.

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Additional Information

Program Level Pathway Program

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0

Academic Requirement

  • YORK UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
    If a student is not meeting the IELTS requirement for a particular academic program at York University, he/she has an option to go for the Pathway Program. After completing the Pathway Program students can meet the credit requirements and continue at York University.

    Academic Credit English
    The Academic Credit English is a program offered by the English Language Institute at the School of Continuing Studies. Under this program students receive a conditional letter of acceptance to York University.

  • TERM 1:
    • It is an eight month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
    • IELTS REQUIREMENTS:  Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
    • ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
    • Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
    • Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
    • Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
  • TERM 2:
    • It is a four month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
    • IELTS REQUIREMENTS:  Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
    • ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
    • Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
    • Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
    • Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
  • Pre-Accelerated English
    Pre-Accelerated English is an eight week long program offered by the School of Continuing Studies for students who have not succeeded in meeting the IELTS score requirements for a particular program. Once a student has qualified the Pre-Accelerated English program he/she is eligible for the Accelerated English program. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York.

  • IELTS REQUIREMENTS: 8 weeks, entry point IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
  • ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
  • CREDITS: None
  • Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training with intensive preparation for entry into Accelerated English.
  • Accelerated English
    The Accelerated English program is an eight week long pathway program taken by students with low IELTS score in order to meet the requirements of their degree at York. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York.

  • IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 6 or equivalent.
  • ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
  • CREDITS: None
  • Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training.
  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

6 IELTS Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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35130

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CAD 230

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12000 Per year

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