Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Concentration (BSc)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Concentration (BSc) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Canada. It takes Major, minor or honours, with intakes in September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 November).

Bishop's University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$29,510 a year, about ₹19.8 lakh.

2026-27 international tuition for the 2026 entry cohort: CAD 983.68 per credit × 30 credits. Compulsory fees and health insurance bring the year to CAD 32,221.28. Bishop's fixes the rate by entry cohort; the 2027 cohort rate is not yet published

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Biotechnologist
• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Analytical chemist
• Clinical research associate
• Microbiologist
• Pharmacologist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Amgen
• Regeneron
• BioNTech
• CSL
• Qiagen
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Novartis
• Roche
• Merck
• Genentech

General entry requirements at Bishop's University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Normally 12 years of schooling with a credential giving access to university (Class 12 for Indian students). Bishop's does not publish a minimum percentage; transcripts are reviewed individually.
• Business needs Grade 11 maths; BSc programmes need university-entrance maths and two sciences.
• Deadlines: 1 May for Fall and 1 November for Winter. Files are assessed within 10 business days once complete.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 65 (60); Duolingo 115 (90); TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the 1–6 scale (or 90 for older tests).

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This course starts in: September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 November).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Class 12 transcript, with mid-term grades if available
• Proof of English proficiency
• Copy of identification documents (passport)
• Personal statement, letter of intent, references or CV if requested

• Competitive Admission Scholarships

  Undergraduate, entering

  Value: CAD 1,000 to CAD 4,000 a year; some renewable

  Applicants are reviewed as a group when they apply for admission online by 31 March (documents by 15 April). Confirm international eligibility with Admissions.

  Official page

• Entrance Awards and Bursaries

  Undergraduate, entering

  Value: CAD 500 to CAD 12,000 a year, mostly one-time

  Separate application by 31 March; considers academic merit, leadership, activities and financial need.

  Official page

Bishop's University is a small public university in Lennoxville, a borough of Sherbrooke in Quebec's Eastern Townships. It was founded in 1843 and received its royal charter in 1853. It teaches in English and has about 2,900 students on a 500-acre campus where the St. Francis and Massawippi rivers meet.

Bishop's has the Williams School of Business, the School of Education and a Faculty of Arts and Science, with bachelor's degrees in arts, science, education and business and a small number of graduate programmes, including an MSc in Computer Science.

Life Sciences courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental ScienceAcadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$25,173 / year
• Psychology (BSc or BA)Acadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$25,173 / year
• Psychology (BA or BSc)Algoma UniversityFull-time bachelor's (two degree options) · C$22,601 / year
• Bachelor of Science in BiologyAlgoma UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$22,601 / year
• PsychologyAmbrose University4 years (120 credits); areas include clinical studies, human development and neuropsychology · C$23,557 / year
• Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBooth University College4 years (120 credits); a 3-year BA in Psychology (Community and Mental Health) is also offered · C$12,250 / year

More courses at Bishop's University

• Master of Science in Computer Science (course-based)2.5 years; course-based or thesis-based routes, with an internship option · C$29,510 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science3 or 4 years; major, minor or honours · C$29,510 / year
• BBA: Business Technology and Analytics3 or 4 years · C$29,510 / year
• BBA: AccountingMajor, honours or co-op · C$29,510 / year
• Biology – Health Sciences and Pre-Medicine Concentration (BSc)Major or honours · C$29,510 / year
• Master of Education in Educational Studies and Leadership45 credits, course-based (also offered online) · C$29,510 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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