McMaster University Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

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Location

McMaster University Main Campus (Downtown)
1280 Main St W
Hamilton, Ontario

Contacts

Website: http://biochemgraduateprogram.ca/
Phone: 905-525-9140
Admissions e-mail: bbsgrad@mcmaster.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Master’s (MA, MPD, etc.)
    • 1 full-time year minimum and two half graduate courses
    • thesis-based
  • Doctorate (PhD, etc.)
    • 4 years
  • Students in the M.Sc. program can proceed directly to the Ph.D. program without writing a master's thesis by undertaking a transfer exam after 12 months. This must occur by 18 months of their admission to the program.

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Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master’s
    • Degree: B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Micorbiology, or Physics
  • Doctorate
    • Degree: Master’s degree or a bachelor's degree with exceptional grades and research experience.

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GPA

  • Minimum B+ (77-79%, as calculated by the Department)
  • For direct to PhD, A-A+ CGPA
  • Facilitated Indigenous Admissions Program - for more information, click here

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Supporting Documents

  • Two ACADEMIC letters of recommendation
  • Application fee
  • Official transcript
  • CV
  • One-page statement of interest describing research experience
  • TOEFL score (if applicable)
    • Minimum TOEFL score:
      • Internet-based: 92
      • Paper-based: 580
      • Computer-based: 237
    • IELTS:6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section)

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Timeline

September Entry

  • Early deadline: February 16 for Online App, March 1 for documents
  • Final deadline (domestic): July 31

January Entry

  • Final deadline: September 14 for online app, October 1 for documents

May Entry:

  • Early deadline (domestic): Feb 1 for online app, February 15 for documents
  • Final deadline:
    • Domestic: March 1 for online App, March 15 for documents
    • International: January 18 for online app, Feb 1 for documents

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Tuition 2018-2019

  • In-province/domestic students: $7,008 per year
  • International students: $17,096.22 per year (Masters only)

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Funding

  • MSc:
    • Canadian: $23,581 minimum per year
    • International: $30,693
  • PhD:
    • Canadian: $25,465
    • International: $26,320

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