University of Western Ontario Biochemistry

Biochemistry
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Location

Medical Sciences Building University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, Canada

Contacts

Website: https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/biochem/
Phone: (519) 661-3074
Application email gradapps@uwo.ca
Admissions question form here

Program Information

Curriculum

• Non-Thesis Master's
  • 1 year in length
• Master’s (MSc)
  • 2 years in length
• Doctorate (PhD)
  • 4 years in length

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Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Non-thesis Master's
  • B.Sc. degree in biochemistry or related field with a 300 level biochemistry course.
• Master’s
  • Degree: Honors degree (i.e. a 4 year degree, with or without a research project) or its equivalent from an accredited University in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology prior to enrollment.
• Doctorate
  • Degree: a Master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology or a degree approved by the Applications Review Committee, prior to enrollment.

For more information, click https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/biochem/graduate/future_students/application_process.html here]

GPA

• A minimum academic average of B+ (78%, as calculated by the Department) during the final two years of your undergraduate program is required

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GRE

• GRE is required for international students outside North America.
• Scores will be evaluated on an individual basis.
• The GRE must be taken before June 1, 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 5 years will not be accepted.
• GRE subject test is required in one of the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry

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Supporting Documents

• Application form
• Transcripts from all Universities attended
• 2 letters of reference
• Department questionnaire (only thesis based applicants)
• Statement of Interest (non-thesis applicants)
• Valid English Proficiency Score (international students only)
• Valid GRE score (international students only)

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Timeline

January Admission

• October 15

May Admission

• February 1

September Admission

• First round: February 1
• Regular: June 1

Tuition 2018-2019

• Domestic students M.Sc.: $3271.56 per semester
• Domestic Students Ph.D.: $2355.67 per semester
• International students Masters: $7086.89 per semester ($21,260.67 per year)
• International students Ph.D: $3479.56 per semester ($10,438.680 per year)

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