1. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Jonathan Dong

2. What Is Biochemistry?  Chemical and physiochemical processes within living things  NOT a combination of Biology and Chemistry  Chemical and physiochemical processes within living things  NOT a combination of Biology and Chemistry

3. Options  Major http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.c fm?tree=12,215,410,417 http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.c fm?tree=12,215,410,417  Honours (minimum 76% and 30 credits per Winter Session)  Minor  Integration  Major http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.c fm?tree=12,215,410,417 http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.c fm?tree=12,215,410,417  Honours (minimum 76% and 30 credits per Winter Session)  Minor  Integration

4. Major Requirements (http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/undergraduate/apply -to-program/)http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/undergraduate/apply -to-program/ Major Requirements (http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/undergraduate/apply -to-program/)http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/undergraduate/apply -to-program/  “Apply” in June after first year  An average of 75%  “Apply” in June after first year  An average of 75%

5. CO-OP!  Option to apply for work experience in your field of study !  Apply in the beginning of 3 rd year  4 work terms (16 months off school)  Option to apply for work experience in your field of study !  Apply in the beginning of 3 rd year  4 work terms (16 months off school)

6. Pros  Non-cumulative exams  One section classes  No textbooks  Non-cumulative exams  One section classes  No textbooks  Relatively Difficult Exams  See same people everyday  Sometimes professor notes are terrible  Relatively Difficult Exams  See same people everyday  Sometimes professor notes are terrible Cons

7. Beyond Your Degree  Grad School Research-> M.Sc., PhD.  Industry  Teaching  Scientific Writing  Forensics  Laboratory Technician  Professional School  Medical School  Dental School  Pharmacy  Veterinarian School  Grad School Research-> M.Sc., PhD.  Industry  Teaching  Scientific Writing  Forensics  Laboratory Technician  Professional School  Medical School  Dental School  Pharmacy  Veterinarian School

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