Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The MBB undergraduate program provides a broad and rigorous foundation in the Life Sciences through theoretical and experiential learning in the areas of Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Infection and Immunity. You will explore how life works at the atomic, molecular and cellular levels and address pressing questions such as “How does a mutation cause a disease?”, “How does the body fight infection?” and “What is the origin of life itself?”.
Discover what sets MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY apart
- Tailor your program to match your interests and meet entry requirements for graduate studies, medical school, dental school and other professional programs
- Take advantage of the many opportunities to perform research with leading experts working in rapidly evolving interdisciplinary fields
- Receive world class instruction and training in preparation for dynamic careers in the Life Sciences
Get research experience through co-op
“A lot of other universities don’t offer both molecular biology and biochemistry as one major – At SFU I can take one major and I can have exposure to both disciplines. There’s also a lot of great professors and a lot of experiences you can get involved in such as research opportunities through Co-Op."
Jinny Kim, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Major
PROGRAMS
Major (INCLUDING HONOURS)
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
JOINT MAJOR (INCLUDING HONOURS)
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Chemistry
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Business
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Computing Science
MINOR
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
DISCOVER YOUR CAREER POSSIBILITIES
A science major opens the door to a wide range of career possibilities, from research and academia to roles in a wide range of industries and specializations. Discover where your studies in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry can take you.
CAREER PATHWAYS
- Biochemist
- Biomedical Researcher
- Forensic Biotechnologist
- Laboratory Technician (research, clinical, pharmacy, government)
- Molecular Biologist
CO-OP EMPLOYERS
- AbCellera Biotechnology
- Acuitas Therapeutics
- BC Cancer
- Genome Sciences Centre
- iProgen
- Health Canada
- STEMCELL Technologies