Explore how life works at the most basic level, from a biochemical, cellular and molecular perspective. You’ll gain a broad and rigorous foundation in the Life Sciences. A flexible upper division means that you can focus on your own areas of interest for your future career, or build your program to meet your needs for medical, dental, or veterinary school.
The Molecular Biology and Biochemistry program in the Faculty of Science offers a range of options, including a major and minor program, a joint major with Computing Science, and certificate programs. You can start this program at the Surrey campus.
Career possibilities
The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:
What are my career possibilities?
Agronomist
Animal Scientist
Bacteriologist
Biochemist
Bioinformatician
Biomedical Researcher
Consultant
Data Analyst
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Food Technologist
Forensic Biotechnologist
Forensic Specialist
Genetics Counsellor
High School Teacher
Instructor (college, university)
Laboratory Manager
Molecular Biologist
Pharmacist/Pharmacy Assistant
Public Health Microbiologist
Quality Assurance Technician
Quality Control Microbiology Analyst
Research Assistant
Laboratory Technician (research, clinical, pharmacy, government)
Sales Representative
Science Writer/Journalist
Technical Analyst
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
Virologist
Note: This list is not exhaustive. Some careers listed may require further education, training, designations and/or experience.
Students graduating with an MBB degree may pursue further studies in Graduate School or Professional Schools (eg. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Law)
Potential work environments
Biotechnology and energy firms
College, university, private School
Crime labs or other forensic science lab
Diagnostic & quality testing Labs
Fish and wildlife industries
Government agencies (municipal, provincial, federal)
Hospitals and other health care agencies
Industrial/chemical manufacturing companies
Inspection & monitoring agencies/boards
Microbiology consulting firms
Mining companies
Non-profit organizations
Pharmaceutical companies
Public & private research fields (agricultural, chemical, environmental)
Publishing agencies (newspaper, magazine, book, online)
Science-specific recruitment agencies
Technical supply companies
Water testing/treatment organizations
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6 Janeiro 2025
Surrey Campus
13450 102 Avenue #250,
SURREY,
British Columbia (BC),
V3T 0A3, Canada
If you've completed, or are about to complete, your grade 12 or senior year in a Canadian, American, or international high school.
English Language minimum requirement:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Overall 6.5 with no part less than 6.0
Cambridge English Qualifications: Overall score 176 with no part less than 169
B2 First
C1 Advanced
C2 Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT): Overall score 88 with no part less than 20
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Overall score of 70, with no part less than 60
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing
Duolingo English Test (DET): Overall score of 125
Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.
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