Mount Allison University is a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts university located in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. With a history dating back to 1839, it is one of the oldest universities in Canada. Mount Allison offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, fine arts, and commerce. The university is renowned for its small class sizes, close-knit community, and exceptional teaching quality. Students benefit from a personalized and supportive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Mount Allison University is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate research opportunities, experiential learning, and a holistic approach to education. The beautiful campus and vibrant campus life provide students with a rich and engaging university experience.

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Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary science, linking chemistry and biology to increase our understanding of the fundamental chemical processes that facilitate life. Biochemistry is the study of the chemical structures and processes of living organisms. It is an inherently mechanism-focused discipline. Show less

At Mount Allison, Biochemistry students begin their studies by examining the world around them at the molecular level.
As part of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the program is designed to provide students with a solid science foundation in the first two years, with paths for specialization in third and fourth years.

Intro courses include:
introductory biochemistry
introductory chemistry
cell biology
organic or analytical chemistry
enzymology and metabolism

Third year is a pivotal year in the program as you will take core lab courses that lay the foundation for research in biochemistry, including lab only courses like Molecular Analyses and Experiential Biochemistry.

Upper year courses concentrate on sub-disciplines of biochemistry, with topics like:
nucleic acids
molecular structure of the immune system
animal, bacterial, and plant viruses
protein structures and function
biochemical ecology
lipids and membranes
signal transduction
animal physiology
Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program, which means you may also take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and mathematics.

Biochemistry is available as:
BSc major (75 credits)
BSc honours (84 credits)
Minor in any degree (24 credits)

Featured courses
BIOC 1001 — Introductory Biochemistry
BIOC 2001 — Enzymology and Metabolism
BIOC 3001 — Experiential Biochemistry
BIOC 3051 — Molecular Immunology
BIOC 4201 — Environmental Physiology and Biochemistry of Animals

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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