Do you want to understand the biochemistry behind current medical and science issues? Do you need a biochemistry credit for medical school? This online course from the University of Toronto covers the biochemistry basics with a unique medical perspective
Learn about the proteins that make up our cells, tissues, and membranes, and how we control our metabolism, and store and transmit our genetic information.
This online video course will give you a university level understanding of biochemical concepts such as how proteins are the action molecules of the body, how you burn off fat in metabolic paths during running, and how the genetic information stored in your DNA makes you what you are, linking you to your parents, and your children.
This course introduces the foundations of biochemistry and provides a variety of medical perspectives. The three major subject areas are proteins and enzymes, metabolism, and nucleic acids and biological information flow.
The course is open to Canadian and international students, professionals, and private individuals. The course is not intended for full or part-time students enrolled at the University of Toronto.
Learn more about the course format, evaluation methods and schedule.
The next session will be offered in Fall 2025.
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Biochemistry with a Medical Perspective is an online course administered through the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) at the University of Toronto. Course registration, payment, and student administration is done through SCS.
For more information about SCS2472, the department of biochemistry and useful links can be found here.
The Biochemistry with a Medical Perspective course is administered through the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Helpful information is summarized on their Essential Information page.
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coursedirector.onlinebiochem@utoronto.ca
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www.biochemistry.utoronto.ca