University of British Columbia Anatomy and Cell Biology

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Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1347 - 2350 Health Sciences Mall
V6T 1Z3

Contacts

Website: http://www.cell.ubc.ca/
Tel: (604) 822-2671
Fax: (604) 822-2316
Email: cell.grad@ubc.ca

Admission Requirements

General

  • The following requirements must be met in the order listed:
1. Meet the minimum requirements for admission to UBC
2. Acceptance by a supervisor
3. Application to the Faculty of Graduate studies and acceptance by the Cell and Developmental Biology Graduate Studies Committee
  • Online application form here
4. Acceptance by the Faculty of Graduate Studies

Academic Requirements

MSc

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
    • 12 credits of 3rd and 4th year courses with at least an A- (UBC 80%) in subjects related the intended field of study
    • OR, overall average of B+ (UBC 76%) in 3rd and 4th year courses deemed as prequisities for the master’s program
  • Admission requirements for international students are available on a country-by-country basis here
  • English language proficiency (TOEFL)
  • Sufficient academic background to carry out graduate work

PhD

  • Direct admission may be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree with an overall UBC “A” grade (80% or higher, McGill’s A- and A) with advanced research ability.
  • OR, Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of study in a Master’s degree with 9 credits at 500-level coursework or above (must be 80% or higher). Clear evidence of research ability or potential is also required.
  • OR, Master’s degree with evidence of research ability/potential and overall B+ (76%) average or above.
  • OR, have suffiecient preparatory academic background to carry out graduate work in the chosen field

Tuition 2018-2019

  • International - $8,270.55 per year
  • Domestic - $4,707.66 per year
  • Fees - ~$850 per year

Financial Support Minimum level of financial support (stipend) from research supervisors is $22,000/year for at least two years (M.Sc.) or 4 years (Ph.D.) All students must apply for as many scholarships and/or awards for which s(he) is eligible.
With a scholarship of 8,000+/year, a $3,000 top up per year will be added to the minimum funding level. With a scholarship of $16,000+/year, a $6,000 top up/year will be added.
All full-time international students receive the International Tuition Award unless they are a recipient of external scholarships or funding for their tuition. An application is not necessary.

Documents

  • 2 copies of your transcript in sealed and endorsed envelopes
  • Permanent Residents: a copy of the Record of Landing Form, or a copy of the front and back of the Permanent Resident Card
  • 3 Reference Letters
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies application form here

Other

  • International students need a study permit
  • Applicants from countries where English is not generally used must complete a TOEFL test

Deadlines

September Admission

  • April 30 - Domestic and International

January Admission - PHD ONLY

  • October 31 - Domestic
  • June 30 - International

May Admission

  • November 30 - Domestic and International
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