Biochemistry Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
Biochemistry is the study of processes associated with living cells at the molecular level. A sophisticated knowledge of biochemistry is central to many challenges of today, from biotechnology and genetic engineering to cancer research and drug design. Areas of study include such topics as the relationship of biomolecular structure to function, a molecular-level understanding of the transport of molecules and ions across membranes, and enzymology.
University of Guelph Advantage
- Practical laboratory training in biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology as well as opportunities to carry out exciting research projects with faculty members
- Faculty are internationally recognized for their cutting-edge research in areas such as biomembranes and biochemistry of cancer
- Faculty have won provincial and national awards for the quality of their teaching
Our co-op process responds to your needs. Employers can post, interview and hire throughout the semester and our students are available for 4 or 8 month work terms. The Experience Guelph hiring tool makes hiring Guelph co-op students easy!
Student Strengths
Knowledge
A sound knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the chemical sub-disciplines of analytical and organic chemistry as well as biochemistry and molecular biology
Application
Practical laboratory skills in biochemistry including enzymology and laboratory techniques in molecular biology
Problem Solving
Excellent communication and problem-solving experience
Biochemistry Work Term Schedule
Sequence A
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Work | Academic |
| THREE | Academic | Work | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Academic | Work |
| FIVE | Academic |
Sequence B
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Work | Academic |
| THREE | Work | Academic | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Academic | Work |
| FIVE | Academic |
Biochemistry Course Sequencing
Based on the 2023/24 undergraduate calendar. Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
- General Chemistry I
- Elements of Calculus I
- Physics for Life Sciences
- 1 Liberal Education elective
Winter
- Discovering Biodiversity
- General Chemistry II
- Elements of Calculus II
- Physics for Life Sciences II
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
- Biological Concepts of Health
Fall
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry I
- Physical Chemistry
- Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics
- 1 Liberal Education elective
Winter
Work Term One
Summer
- Analytical Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry I
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Statistics I
- 1 elective/restricted elective
Sequence A
Fall
- Structure and Function in Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology of the Cell
- Organic Chemistry II
- Methods in Microbial Culture and Physiology
- 1 elective/restricted elective
Winter
Work Term Two
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
- Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology
- 3–4 electives/restricted electives
Winter
- Enzymology
- 3–4 electives/restricted electives
Summer
Work Term Four
Sequence B
Fall
Work Term Two
Winter
- Structure and Function in Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology of the Cell
- Methods in Microbial Culture and Physiology
- 2 electives/restricted electives
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
- Organic Chemistry II
- 4 electives/restricted electives
Winter
- Enzymology
- Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology
- 2 electives/restricted electives
Summer
Work Term Four
Fall
- 5 electives/restricted electives
Restricted Electives
Restricted electives must include 9 courses from the following lists:
Eight of:
- Metabolic Processes
- Protein and Nucleic Acid Structure
- Membrane Biochemistry
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Biomedical Physiology
- Research Project in Molecular and Cellular Biology I
- Research Project in Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Immunology
- Immunology II
- Applied Bioinformatics
- Molecular Biology of the Gene
- Dynamics of Cell Function and Signaling
- Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology
- World of Viruses
- Molecular Virology
- Crop Physiology
- Genetic Engineering of Plants
- Statistics II
- Biochemical Toxicology
- Microbial Physiology and Genetics
One of:
- Thermal Physics
- Biophysics of Excitable Cells
- Electricity and Magnetism I
- General Astronomy
- Energy
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