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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

By applying principles of chemistry, biology, physics and math, Â鶹´«Ã½ Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students examine the relationship between chemical structures and biological compounds in the only program of its kind in the Maritimes. Research-focused and technically-skilled, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students seek to answer the mysteries of life through the applied theory of complex biochemical processes.

Student skills

  • Applied biochemistry theory
  • Molecular evolution
  • Cell signalling
  • Gene expression
  • Protein chemistry
  • Biochemical processes
  • Laboratory research
  • Data analysis
  • Nutrition and metabolism

Industries

  • Biotechnology
  • Forensic science
  • Research institutions
  • Clinical diagnostic medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Brewing and food processing
  • Environmental health
  • Manufacturing
  • Toxicology

Past roles

  • Research assistant
  • Material composition analyst
  • Lab technician
  • Youth science instructor
  • Science tutor
  • Computer simulator
  • Brewery technician

Past employers

  • Â鶹´«Ã½
  • Oland Brewery
  • IWK Health Centre
  • National Research Council Canada
  • Defence Research & Development Canada
  • Acadia University

Work term schedule

Ìý Fall Winter Summer
2nd year Study Study Work term 1
3rd year Study Study Work term 2
4th year Work term 3 Study Break
5th year Study Graduation Ìý

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology co-op student work term schedules may vary from the example displayed above.

Average pay rates during co-op

Hourly $ 20.00

Department

Faculty of Science: .