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Nine ways to meet UBC’s English language admission requirement
Tests that satisfy UBC’s English Language Admission Standard
| Test | Minimum score [1] | |
| CAEL | Canadian Academic English Language assessment | Overall 70 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | B2 First C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency |
180 |
| CEL | UBC Certificate in English | 600 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System (Academic) | 6.5, with no part less than 6.0 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English (Academic) | Overall: 65 Reading: 60 Listening: 60 Writing: 60 Speaking: 60 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (UBC’s institution code is 0965) | Overall: 90 Reading: 22 Listening: 22 Writing: 21 Speaking: 21 |
Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes occurring in living matter, a discipline which encompasses an incredibly diverse field of research that touches nearly all aspects of our lives. Biochemists are working in areas as diverse environmental degradation, forensics, disease research, and archaeology.
Biochemistry is concerned with the chemical compounds and processes that occur in plants, animals, and microorganisms. Specifically, it involves the analysis of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, which comprise the basic constituents of cells.
This specialization equips you with a strong foundation in biochemistry while also providing the flexibility to cultivate your interests in allied fields (e.g., microbiology, food science, and chemistry). An undergraduate degree in biochemistry is particularly appropriate for students who anticipate a professional career in the health sciences or research.
Biochemistry is available at the undergraduate level as a major or honours. It can also be paired with chemistry for a combined major or combined honours degree.
Housed in the Faculty of Medicine, the program’s primary focus is on the biochemistry of the human body. Biochemistry can also be studied as an elective in biology, chemistry, microbiology and immunology, and cellular, anatomical and physiological sciences.
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A BSc in Biochemistry is a perfect stepping stool for entry into graduate programs, as well as medical, law, dental, or pharmacy school.
Students graduate with strong critical thinking, communication, and research abilities. These skills are highly sought after and are transferable to many workplaces.
Program graduates
PhD candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of British Columbia
Associate attorney, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Dentist, Baker Hill Dental Clinic
Medical student, University of British Columbia
PhD candidate in Membrane Biology, University of Alberta
Graduate student in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota
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