Biology-Chemistry is one of several interdisciplinary programs offered at UNB. This program gives students the opportunity to study biology and chemistry jointly to cover a broad base of topics in both disciplines, and can be tailored to individual student interests. Courses in biology, chemistry, math, and physics will give students a knowledge of organisms (from the cellular level up to ecosystem level interactions) and how they can be understood and manipulated through application of chemical tools, techniques, and analysis at the molecular level. A selection of chemistry courses covering its main sub-disciplines will support student understanding of the relevant biochemical, medicinal, and pharmaceutical aspects of the program.
The Biology-Chemistry program is available as a four-year Bachelor of Science degree with majors or honors program options in one of two streams: The Pre-Health Profession (PHP) stream, or the Comprehensive Stream.
Our Biology and Chemistry departments have outstanding reputations, both nationally and internationally. As a student, you will be able to benefit from our stellar accomplishments in research and acclaimed graduate and nationally-accredited undergraduate programs. The impact of our Biology and Chemistry professors鈥� research has led to several researchers not only being awarded large research grants, but some also being nationally recognized as Canada Research Chairs.
Skills you will acquire:
Hands-on, practical biological and chemical skills in lab and field settings
Application of current biological and chemical concepts and theories
Statistical analysis and presentation skills
Critical thinking and writing skills
Organization, prioritization, and time-management
Working independently and in collaboration as part of a research team
Careers
Post-graduate studies (Master鈥檚 and Ph.D. levels) in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Optometry
Occupational Health
Veterinary medicine
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton Campus,
3 Bailey Drive,
FREDERICTON,
New Brunswick (NB),
E3B 5A3, Canada
Students must complete high school for admission to the University of New Brunswick. They must complete six specific high school courses, according to their program of choice. UNB takes the overall average of the high school grades achieved in these six courses to calculate the student鈥檚 "minimum admission average", which is used to determine admissibility.
Course requirements:
Senior English Literature
Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus
1 other academic maths
Senior Chemistry
1 of Senior Physics, Senior Biology or Senior Geology (Senior Physics is required for entry into Health Sciences)
1 elective from group 1 or 2
Minimum admission average: 75% (The average marks in Pre-Calculus Math, Chemistry and the best other Science course must be at least 75 %.)
The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
International students require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60, or Pearson Vue Test 59.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UNB is a leading research and innovation university with a focus on entrepreneurial success and has the third-highest graduate rate in Canada.
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