Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
Jonathan Dong
What Is Biochemistry?
Chemical and physiochemical processes within
living things
NOT a combination of Biology and Chemistry
Options
Major
http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.c
fm?tree=12,215,410,417
Honours (minimum 76% and 30 credits per Winter
Session)
Minor
Integration
Major Requirements
(http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/undergraduate/apply
-to-program/)
“Apply” in June
after first year
An average of
75%
CO-OP!
Option to apply for work experience in your
field of study!
Apply in the beginning of 3rd year
4 work terms (16 months off school)
Pros
Cons
Non-cumulative exams
Relatively Difficult Exams
One section classes
See same people everyday
No textbooks
Sometimes professor notes
are terrible
Beyond Your Degree
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Grad School Research-> M.Sc., PhD.
Industry
Teaching
Scientific Writing
Forensics
Laboratory Technician
Professional School
 Medical School
 Dental School
 Pharmacy
 Veterinarian School
Thx