About Biochemistry
Biochemistry is much more than a mix of biology and chemistry. It's the drive to understand life at the molecular level. An undergraduate degree in biochemistry will give you an excellent foundation for many areas of the life sciences, biotechnology, forensic sciences and medicine. UBC offers a research-intensive program where you can engage in research through work-learn, summer student positions and directed studies and honours theses. The program is housed in the state-of-the-art Life Sciences Centre, a multi-disciplinary research space where more than 80 faculty investigators and approximately 600 trainees and research staff conduct innovative research in many areas of the life and biomedical sciences.
Program Details
Biochemistry can also be studied as an elective in programs in biology, chemistry, microbiology and immunology, and physiology. UBC's Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program is housed in the Faculty of Medicine and focuses on the biochemistry of the human body.
Skills
- Analytical method development or validation
- Advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Logical and systematic critical thinking
- Integration of appropriate theories with laboratory tools or procedures
- Drawing connections across complex processes
- Collaboration with laboratory teams across disciplines
- Technical skills in ELISA, PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, western blots, southern transfers, DNA hybridization, protein assays, and enzyme digests
- Usage of specialized instruments like pH meter, IR, and UV/VIS spectrophotometers
Specializations offered
- Major or Honours, Biochemistry
- Co-op
