Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee57,420CAD
- Start dateJan, Sep
- QS Ranking#283
Program overview
What Dalhousie University says about their program:
The Biochemistry program at Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Science degree. This program is unique in the Maritime provinces, providing students with a solid foundation in the study of life’s building blocks.
The curriculum focuses on essential topics such as evolutionary biology, genome biology, and the metabolic basis of diseases like cancer. Students will engage in hands-on learning and research, preparing them for a career in the rapidly evolving fields of medicine and biotechnology.
This program is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in government, private sectors, or healthcare environments. Graduates can find opportunities as technical or research assistants, paving the way for exciting career paths in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- International qualifications must be equivalent to a Dalhousie University four-year bachelor's degree.
- Academic standing must be equivalent to a Dalhousie University B grade average.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Additional requirements
Documents
- A CV must be submitted as part of the application
Essays and statements
- A letter of intent is required for admission
Recommendations
- Applicants must provide letters of reference as part of the admission consideration
How to apply
Direct
Mixed deadlineApplication fee70.00 CADFee waiverNot stated for this route
Fees
Dalhousie University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Dalhousie University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate tuition
CAD$18,546 per year
Funding
A.S. Mowat Prize
- Available for international students.
- Recipients will have met all admission requirements and received an offer of admission.
- Amount
CAD$1,500
What is the cost of living near Dalhousie University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,933 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,469 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $145 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $92 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $91 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $278 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $100 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $60 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and educationdata.org (Editorial estimate).
Visa requirements for Dalhousie University
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