Research Courses for Credit
Gain Credit for Research Experience
These unpaid research experiences contribute to your degree as Biochemistry courses while gaining experience in a Biochemistry professor’s research laboratory.
To find a supervisor
Explore research areas of the Institute of Biochemistry and approach a professor to discuss research opportunities in their lab.
To register
Submit the Registration Form to biochem@carleton.ca a minimum of 1 business day prior to the last day to register.
Research Courses
Each undergraduate research course below counts as 0.5 credit towards your degree. These courses involve a laboratory research project under the supervision of faculty member from the Institute of Biochemistry. A confirmed supervisor is required prior to registration.
BIOC 2400 – Independent Research I
BIOC 3400 – Independent Research II
BIOC 4901 – Directed Special Studies
Honours Capstone Courses
Honours capstone courses are final-year research experiences. If you are registered in an Honours degree, you must complete one of the capstone courses listed below.
You should start planning your capstone course in the Fall term of your third year. A confirmed supervisor is required prior to registration.
BIOC 4907 – Honours Essay and Research Proposal
BIOC 4908 – Research Project