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BURCON ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO INVESTOR RELATIONS PROGRAM IN EUROPE

Vancouver, British Columbia, August 2, 2007 – Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSXV: BU) announces today the resignation of Mr. Roderick Adams of London, United Kingdom. Mr. Adams was engaged in October 2006 to assist Burcon with its existing investor relations program in Europe. The initial term of the investor relations agreement (the “Agreement”) between Burcon and Mr. Adams was for 8 months but extendable for another 12 months unless either party gave written notice to the other party to renegotiate or terminate the Agreement no less than 30 days prior to the renewal term. The Agreement was also terminable upon 30 days notice by either party. Due to his other professional commitments, Mr. Adams decided, on July 3, 2007, to provide Burcon with notice of termination of the Agreement. Over the last 10 months, Mr. Adams has assisted Burcon with its investor relations activities and communication strategies in Europe.

Since 2003, Burcon has been working with Axino AG in Germany to assist Burcon in developing its investor relations program in Europe. Going forward, Burcon intends to work exclusively with Axino to further investor awareness in Europe. Burcon believes that working with a single investor relations consultant can cost-effectively provide investors in that region with a central point of contact for investor communications.

”We appreciate and thank Mr. Adams for his contributions to Burcon’s investor relations program.”

For more information about Burcon view our new website at www.burcon.ca

About Burcon NutraScience
Burcon is a research and development company developing a portfolio of composition, application, and process patents around its plant protein extraction and purification technology. The goal of Burcon’s research is to develop its patented process to utilize inexpensive oilseed meals for the production of purified plant proteins that exhibit valuable nutritional, functional or nutraceutical profiles. Burcon, in conjunction with Archer Daniels Midland, is currently focusing its efforts on developing the world's first commercial canola proteins, Puratein® and Supertein™. Canola, recognized for its nutritional qualities, is the second-largest oilseed crop in the world after soybeans. Burcon’s goal is to develop Puratein® and Supertein™ to participate with soy, dairy, and egg proteins in the expanding multi-billion-dollar protein ingredient market, with potential uses in prepared foods, nutritional supplements, and personal care products.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Johann F. Tergesen”
Johann F. Tergesen
President & Chief Operating Officer

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of the content of the information contained herein. This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our products ,statements about future market conditions, supply and demand conditions, and other expectations, intentions and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding the prospect for future success depend upon our ability to develop and sell products, which we do not produce today and cannot be sold without further research and development. When used in this press release, the words “goal,”“intend,” “believes” and “potential” and similar expressions,,generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the development of a source of protein from canola meal, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward looking statements contained in this press release will be realized.

For more information, please contact:

Jade Cheng, Chief Financial Officer
Burcon NutraScience Corporation
(604) 733-0896 / (888) 408-7960 toll-free
jcheng@burcon.ca www.burcon.ca

AXINO AG
Sven Olsson, Investor Relations Europe
Silberburgstraße 112, D-70176 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel. +49-711-25 35 92-30 / Fax +49-711-25 35 92-33
olsson@axino.de www.burcon.net