This program is part of the Faculty of Science, focusing on hands-on skills and innovative thinking. Explore the chemistry of living organisms and change in living cells at a molecular level. Academic faculty/school: Faculty of Science. This Bachelor of Science program in Biochemistry provides a strong foundation in the chemical and biological principles of life, with an emphasis on practical skills and innovative approaches to understanding molecular processes within living organisms.

Career options in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research institutions, clinical laboratories, food science, environmental science, government regulatory agencies, and potentially further study (e.g., MSc, PhD).

The University of Alberta, North Campus, is a top 100 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2025) and #6 in the world for global impact (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024). The North Campus is the university's largest and most historic campus, located near the heart of the city of Edmonton, offering access to urban amenities and potential research collaborations. The program is within the Faculty of Science.