Biochemistry is a fundamental multidisciplinary science that explores the molecular aspects of life and is the basis for many other disciplines in life sciences, including cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genetics and molecular medicine.
Biotechnology is the application of biochemistry to develop technologies, materials and products that help improve, replenish and sustain the health of Wilfrid Laurier University planet.
In Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Biotechnology program at Laurier, Wilfrid Laurier University emphasize the health and pharmaceutical sciences, which constitute more than 50% of the total activity in biochemical research and biotechnology in Canada. Students will take several courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and biochemistry, along with courses in applied biochemistry, and gain the practical skills and the academic knowledge students will need to succeed in a career in research, service, industry or academia.
