Research
There are plenty of ways to incorporate research for credits within your degree!
Information presented here is student feedback and opinions only, we highly encourage all students to refer to the Undergraduate Department of Biochemistry Website for the most recent information about required classes, prerequisites, etc. regarding their specific program.
| Courses | Pros | Cons | Evaluation Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOC396: Undergraduate Research Project 3 credits Syllabus Winter 2024 | 396 research courses can be completed in ANY department! Great way to expand on techniques learned in 220/320. | If expectations are not set up properly, it can lead to a poor experience. Make sure you are involved and there to learn, not to be taken advantage of! | 50% Final Report 50% Lab Performance 10h/week, expectations vary between PI |
| BIOC462: Research Laboratory in Biochemistry 6 credits **Honours Requirement** Syllabus Fall 2024 | Ultimate experience of research in undergrad. Lots of new opportunities and interesting projects to take part in. Can be completed over the summer as well! Opportunities to complete this course in industry! | Experience depends on which lab you are in. Cannot be completed out of department (must be in a BIOC lab). | 30% Literature Review 35% Final Report 35% Lab Performance (20h/week) |
| BIOC491: Independent Research 6 credits Syllabus Winter 2025 | If project is continued from BIOC462, optional Literature review (becomes 50-50). Opportunities to complete this course in industry! | Experience depends on which lab you are in. | 30% Literature Review 35% Final Report 35% Lab Performance (20h/week) |
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DMURL: Faculty of Science Dean’s Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research List
Any Faculty of Science student who completes 9 credits of research-based courses, with at least 3 credits out of department, is qualified for the DMURL (grade of C or above). No application is needed for this distinction, it will automatically be recorded on your transcript is qualifications are met.
This is especially enticing for students in biochemistry who are already completing research courses, for example an honors student with BIOC462 (6 credits) and a 396 research course (3 credits) out of department like ANAT396, BIOL396, CHEM396, PHGY396, etc. would qualify.
Research Funding
- SURA = Science undergraduate Research Awards,
- USRA (NSERC), list of biochemistry profs funded by NSERC here
- Canderel Rising Star Summer Internship Award, for professors in the Goodman Cancer Institute
- Biochemistry Student Research Award
If you have any questions about getting into research, don’t hesitate to send us an email at bugs@susmcgill.ca , we will do our best to answer your questions!