Biochemistry at Queen's: Admission Average
Queen's University · Kingston, ON
What average do you need for Biochemistry at Queen's?
Biochemistry at Queen's University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #7 of 15 Queen's programs by admission average.
Strong research program, good pre-pharmacy pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Biochemistry at other universities
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Brock University – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Organic Chemistry
- Biology
- Calculus
- Physics
- Laboratory Methods
These are typical for Biochemistry programs across Canada. About the Biochemistry degree
After a Biochemistry degree
Biochemistry usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Pharmacist – $85,000 to $140,000
- Research Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Geneticist / Genomics Scientist – $65,000 to $140,000
- Family Physician / GP – $180,000 to $400,000
- Organic chemistry in first and second year is genuinely difficult - many students struggle here.
- Strong preparation for pharmacy school, MD programs, and life sciences graduate programs.
- Research lab experience during undergrad is essential for competitive graduate school applications.
Applying to Queen's
Queen's University in Kingston is one of Canada's most storied universities, celebrated for an unusually strong school spirit and tight alumni network. It is particularly well known for the Smith School of Business, which houses one of Canada's premier undergraduate commerce programs. Queen's has a smaller, more residential feel than Toronto or Waterloo, which many students prefer.
Queen's University is in Kingston, ON, was founded in 1841 and has about 28,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Smith Commerce is arguably the most network-driven undergraduate business program in Canada - alumni connections are exceptional.
- Queen's has a strong school spirit culture - demonstrated interest in student life is valued.
- Kingston is small, which some love and others don't - visit before committing.
Other Queen's programs
- Commerce (Smith School) – low-to-mid 90s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Computer Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Computing (CS) – high 80s
- Life Sciences – high 80s
- Mathematics & Statistics – high 80s
- Psychology (Honours) – high 80s
- Political Studies – high 70s-80s
- History – high 70s-80s
- English – high 70s-80s
- Nursing (BNSc) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s