University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa

Biomedical Science - Medicinal Chemistry

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Program Information

School:University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Biomedical Sciences, General
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Description:Biomedical Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the fundamentals of human structure and function, as well as those of other animals. The first two years provide a background in anatomy and psychology in addition to more in-depth knowledge in basic sciences like biology, biochemistry, chemistry and mathematics. After year two, you can choose to combine additional courses in biology and biochemistry with an array of optional courses and obtain a minor in one of many arts or social sciences programs, or you can choose an option in the life sciences, such as neuroscience, cellular and molecular medicine, bioanalytical science, biostatistics and medicinal chemistry.
URL:Biomedical Science - Medicinal Chemistry at University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa
Course Based:Yes
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $36,161
Enrolment #:100
Scholarships:5

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*83 to 86
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English  or  Grade12 Français 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science 
A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.


Students who do not have Calculus and Vectors 4U can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term.

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. C1] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or CanTEST [min. 4.5]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 21, 2021