Skip to McMaster Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Skip to main content
McMaster logo

Faculty of Health Sciences

Honours Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical and molecular basis of life, seeking to describe and understand the structure, function and organization of living matter in molecular terms. Our students and faculty probe chemical and biological processes, leveraging the knowledge for the development of innovative therapies to combat some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. At McMaster, students gain research and lab experience at every level of the program working with world-leading faculty in infectious disease research, drug discovery, metabolism, cancer biology and more.

The Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) fosters an atmosphere of innovation and discovery that is imparted at every level of undergraduate education.

Visit BBS Website

Admissions Information:

  • Honours Biochemistry is a Level II entry program
  • The courses required to apply are most commonly completed by students currently enroled in a Level I Science program or a Bachelor of Health Sciences program

Detailed admission requirements are available on the Honours Biochemistry program website.

Biochemistry lab

Potential Careers:

Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in:

  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health and health policy
  • Bioinformatics
  • Stem cells and gene therapy
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Pharmacy
  • Medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine
  • Cancer biology