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Biochemistry

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Deadlines

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  • Application: Winter 2027 (January) entry, all applicant types

    Winter 2027

    Applies to Ontario high school, out-of-province high school, international, and university/college transfer and mature students alike. Verbatim: "Submit your application by the date(s) listed below for guaranteed consideration" and "we will continue to accept and assess applications until each program is full".

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Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
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Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • SBI4UBiology
  • SCH4UChemistry
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions
  • MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
  • Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
  • Complete ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, MHF4U and MCV4U.
  • Complete one additional Grade 12 4U or 4M course.
  • SPH4U is recommended.
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Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Official academic transcripts
    • Normally required for undergraduate degree and certificate applicants, with published exceptions for mature applicants and visiting students on a letter of permission. Unofficial records can support conditional admission; final official originals must arrive directly from the institution before classes.
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Applicant pathways
Ontario high school prerequisites

Ontario high school applicants

  • Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
  • Complete ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, MHF4U and MCV4U.
  • Complete one additional Grade 12 4U or 4M course.
  • SPH4U is recommended.
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Conditional offer requirements

Ontario high school applicants who received an offer

  • Maintain a final academic average of at least 70%.
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Alberta high school requirements

Alberta high school applicants

  • Earn an Alberta High School Diploma and complete ELA 30-1 or English 30.
  • Complete Biology 30.
  • Complete Chemistry 30.
  • Complete Math 30-1.
  • Complete Math 31.
  • York recommends Physics 30.
  • After a conditional offer, maintain a final academic average of at least 70%.
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British Columbia high school requirements

British Columbia high school applicants

  • Earn a British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma and complete English 12 or English 12 First Peoples.
  • Complete Anatomy and Physiology 12.
  • Complete Chemistry 12.
  • Complete one of Principles of Math 12, Foundational Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12.
  • Complete Calculus 12.
  • York recommends Physics 12.
  • After a conditional offer, maintain a final academic average of at least 70%.
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Quebec CEGEP requirements

Quebec CEGEP applicants

  • Complete one year of CEGEP with two semesters in English (603) or French (601).
  • Complete Biology 1.
  • Complete both Chemistry 1 and 2.
  • Complete Linear Algebra 1.
  • Complete Calculus 1.
  • Complete five additional CEGEP academic courses. High-school equivalents are excluded.
  • York recommends Physics 1 and 2.
  • York may assess additional courses for transfer credit and award DEC holders up to one year of transfer credit.
  • After a conditional offer, maintain a final academic average of at least 70%.
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International Baccalaureate Diploma requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants

  • Complete the IB Diploma with passes in six subjects, either three Standard Level and three Higher Level or two Standard Level and four Higher Level.
  • Complete biology at Standard or Higher Level.
  • Complete chemistry at Standard or Higher Level.
  • Choose one math subject: Analysis and Approaches at Higher or Standard Level, or Applications and Interpretations at Higher Level.
  • York recommends physics at Standard or Higher Level.
  • York lists a five-year recency condition for prerequisites or their equivalents in this route.
  • York grants up to 30 transfer credits for Higher Level courses with a final grade of 5 or higher.
  • York may consider applicants with at least 28 IB diploma points. Maintain at least 28 points after a conditional offer.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The Honours BSc core includes 12 credits of eligible non-science general education.
  • The department lists EECS 1520, 1530 and 1540 as options for the 3-credit computing requirement.
  • The core lists one physics pair: PHYS 1011 and 1012, 1411 and 1412, or 1421 and 1422. The department lists qualifications for choosing a pair.
ReferencesYork Chemistry Department Honours Biochemistry core requirementsYork Biochemistry teaching siteYork Faculty of Science Biochemistry first-year examplesYork Chemistry course catalogueYork Biology course catalogueYork course code, title and credit list

Program facts

Entering average~mid-70s or higher

Current York guidance for Ontario high school applicants

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Co-opCo-op option
York Faculty of Science co-op eligibilityCheck work experience options

Courses

Biochemistry Honours BSc core courses at the 1000 level and two published first-year examples.

Honours BSc core · Chemistry and Calculus4 listed

The department lists possible calculus exemptions for transfer students.

York Chemistry Department Honours Biochemistry core requirements
Honours BSc core · Biology pair2 listed

The department also lists a 6-credit BIOL 1010 alternative.

York Chemistry Department Honours Biochemistry core requirements
First-year course examples2 listed
York Faculty of Science Biochemistry first-year examples
Study locations
Teaching campus
Keele Campus.York Biochemistry teaching site

Careers

Professional recognition

York reports Canadian Society for Chemistry accreditation for Specialized Honours Biochemistry.

Scope and qualifications

York names the Specialized Honours Biochemistry degree in its accreditation statement.

AccreditationYork Department of Chemistry accreditation by degree optionYork Biochemistry programme and degree options

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