University of Guelph Molecular Biology and Genetics

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Location

College of Biological Science
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

Contacts

Website: http://www.uoguelph.ca/mcb/graduate/graduate.shtml
Phone: (519) 824-4120 ext. 53362
E-mail:

  • Department: mcb@uoguelph.ca
  • Graduate Admissions Assistant: cbsgrad@uoguelph.ca
  • Online Chat


Program Information

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) here
    • 6 semesters
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) here
    • 4+ years

Note: These programs are offered in 5 fields:
1) Biochemistry; 2) Cell biology; 3) Microbiology; 4) Molecular biology and genetics; 5) Plant biology


Admission Requirements

Note: Applicant are highly recommended to contact the faculty members who research in a subject of interest before the submission of the application form. The name of a potential advisor, or course supervisor, is required in order to complete the online submission summary. Ph.D. applicants must be supported by a faculty member that is willing to become their thesis advisor. A non-refundable application fee is required to be paid to OUAC.

Academic Requirements

  • Master of Science:
    • 4 year honors undergraduate science degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
    • Minimum B (75%) average in the last two years of undergraduate study
  • Doctor of Philosophy:
    • B.Sc. Honors graduates with at least an A- (80%) average in their last 2 years of undergraduate study may be admitted under exceptional circumstances, directly to the Ph.D. program.
    • M.Sc. degree in a relevant discipline with minimum A- (80%) average

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Supporting Documents

  • Application fee: $110
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • 2 or 3 letters of reference
  • Certified copy of each previous undergraduate and/or graduate transcript
  • Relevant research and work experience (CV)
  • Proof of English Proficiency (where applicable):
    • TOEFL Internet-based (minimum 89 overall and at least 21 in each of the 4 sections)
    • IELTS (minimum 6.5 overall)
    • MELAB (minimum 85 overall)
    • CAEL (minimum 70 overall)
    • More information here
  • Additional information on application documents here and here

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Deadlines

  • Applications are received year round for January, May, and September entries.
  • Documents listed above must be received within TWO MONTHS of submitting the online document.
  • Circulation and review of the application takes around 6 weeks.
  • Recommended that the application be submitted at least 2 months prior to the semester of entry.
  • International applicants should submit applications at least 8 months in advance.


Tuition 2018-2019

  • Estimated for full-time domestic students:
    • M.Sc.: $ 9705 per year
    • Ph.D.: $ 9433 per year
  • International students:
    • M.Sc.: $ 22,387 per year
    • Ph.D.: $ 21,009 per year

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Funding

  • Many scholarships are available for application. For more information, click here.
  • Minimum annual stipend for full-time students:
    • M.Sc.: $ 21,259 per year
    • Ph.D.: $ 25,259 per year

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