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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.biochemistry.utoronto.ca/ <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.biochemistry.utoronto.ca/ <br>
 
'''Phone:''' 416-978-2702 <br>
 
'''Phone:''' 416-978-2702 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' carol.gordon@utoronto.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' assocgrad.coordinator.biochem@utoronto.ca
 
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Master’s Program
 
*Master’s Program
**bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or related areas
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**Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or related areas
 
**Students who completed the bachelor’s degree in a country other than Canada are required to have an MSc degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or in a related subject area
 
**Students who completed the bachelor’s degree in a country other than Canada are required to have an MSc degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or in a related subject area
 
**Required Courses
 
**Required Courses
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*Doctor’s Program
 
*Doctor’s Program
 
**Master’s degree or equivalent
 
**Master’s degree or equivalent
For more information, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate_studies/admissions.html here]
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For more information, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate-program/how-to-apply/ here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum GPA: 3.3 during the last two years of study
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*Minimum GPA: B+ during the last two years of study
For more information, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate_studies/admissions.html here]
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For more information, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate-program/how-to-apply/ here]
  
 
====GRE====
 
====GRE====
 
*International students require GRE General and GRE Subject (Biochemistry)
 
*International students require GRE General and GRE Subject (Biochemistry)
**Minimum rank around 80th percentile
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**Minimum rank of 80%
**Outstanding applicants may have this requirement waived upon request
 
 
**TOEFL scores are required
 
**TOEFL scores are required
 
***Minimum paper-based – 580 / TWE 5
 
***Minimum paper-based – 580 / TWE 5
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====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Three letters of reference – people who are familiar with academic/research capabilities
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*Three letters of reference – people who are familiar with academic/research capabilities  
 
*Online application [http://apply.sgs.utoronto.ca here]
 
*Online application [http://apply.sgs.utoronto.ca here]
*Letter of intent – describes why you wish to enter the biochemistry graduate program
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*Letter of intent (1-2 pages) – describes why you wish to enter the biochemistry graduate program
 
*Official Transcripts from all previous university programs attended
 
*Official Transcripts from all previous university programs attended
 
For more information, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate_studies/admissions.html here]  
 
For more information, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate_studies/admissions.html here]  
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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
*May 2009 entry
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Early Admissions Deadline: January 15, 2019
**February 27 – Encouraged deadline for international students
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*Early Admissions Required Documents: Feb 1, 2019
**March 13 – Application deadline for May 2009 entry
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**March 31 – Deadline for supplemental documents
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Complete applications received by the early submission deadline are strongly encouraged.
*September 2009 entry
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**June 1 – Application deadline for September 2010 entry
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SEPTEMBER 2019 Admission Deadlines
**June 19 – Deadline for supplemental documents
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*May 1, 2019 - Last day to submit application online (application fee must also be paid by this time)
*January 2010 entry
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*May 15, 2019 - Last day to submit required application documents
**September 21 – Application deadline for January 2010 entry
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**October 5 – Deadline for supplemental documents
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-International applicants are encouraged to complete online applications and have all of the required documents submitted to the department for the early deadline to ensure adequate time to apply for a student Visa.
**September 1 – Encouraged deadline for international students
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For more information, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate_studies/admissions.html here]
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JANUARY ADMISSIONS
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*September 15, 2019 - Last day to submit application online (application fee must also be paid by this time)
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*October 1, 2019 - Last day to submit required application documents
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For more information, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate-program/important-deadlines/ here]
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*M.Sc. Students
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**Domestic fees -  $$8,489.52
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**International fees - $$24,853.52
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*Ph.D. Students
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**Domestic fees -  $8,489.52
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**International fees - $9,113.52
  
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Domestic M.Sc. Students will receive a stipend of $27,124.52 and international students will receive $43,488.52. Domestic Ph.D. Students will receive $29,195.52 and international students will receive $29,819.52
  
==Tuition 2009-2010==
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For more information on tuition and financial aid, click [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate-program/student-stipends/ here]
*Domestic fees - $6 366
 
*International fees - $14 587
 
For more information on tuition and financial aid, click [http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/students/fees10.htm here] and [http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/graduate_studies/scholarships.html here]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Toronto|Biochemistry]]
 
[[Category:University of Toronto|Biochemistry]]
 
[[Category:Biochemistry|Toronto]]
 
[[Category:Biochemistry|Toronto]]

Latest revision as of 13:27, 11 October 2018

Biochemistry
Canadian universities

Alberta
UBC
Laval
McGill
Montréal
Queen's
Saskatchewan
Simon Fraser
Toronto

American universities
International universities

Contacts

Website: http://www.biochemistry.utoronto.ca/
Phone: 416-978-2702
Admissions e-mail: assocgrad.coordinator.biochem@utoronto.ca

Program Information

  • Master’s Program (MSc)
    • After two years into the program, student has an option to apply to transfer into the PhD program
    • Research experience is an asset
  • Doctor’s Program (PhD)


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master’s Program
    • Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or related areas
    • Students who completed the bachelor’s degree in a country other than Canada are required to have an MSc degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or in a related subject area
    • Required Courses
      • Introductory survey courses in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOL200 (3 credits) and BIOC212 (3 credits) or BIOL201 (3 credits))
      • Two advanced courses in biochemistry (BIOC311, 312 (6 credits) or equivalent)
  • Doctor’s Program
    • Master’s degree or equivalent

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum GPA: B+ during the last two years of study

For more information, click here

GRE

  • International students require GRE General and GRE Subject (Biochemistry)
    • Minimum rank of 80%
    • TOEFL scores are required
      • Minimum paper-based – 580 / TWE 5
      • Minimum computer-based – 237 / Essay rating 5
      • Minimum internet-based – 93 / Writing 22, Speaking 22
      • Waived if language of instruction is English

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Three letters of reference – people who are familiar with academic/research capabilities
  • Online application here
  • Letter of intent (1-2 pages) – describes why you wish to enter the biochemistry graduate program
  • Official Transcripts from all previous university programs attended

For more information, click here


Timeline

Early Admissions Deadline: January 15, 2019

  • Early Admissions Required Documents: Feb 1, 2019

Complete applications received by the early submission deadline are strongly encouraged.

SEPTEMBER 2019 Admission Deadlines

  • May 1, 2019 - Last day to submit application online (application fee must also be paid by this time)
  • May 15, 2019 - Last day to submit required application documents

-International applicants are encouraged to complete online applications and have all of the required documents submitted to the department for the early deadline to ensure adequate time to apply for a student Visa.

JANUARY ADMISSIONS

  • September 15, 2019 - Last day to submit application online (application fee must also be paid by this time)
  • October 1, 2019 - Last day to submit required application documents

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • M.Sc. Students
    • Domestic fees - $$8,489.52
    • International fees - $$24,853.52
  • Ph.D. Students
    • Domestic fees - $8,489.52
    • International fees - $9,113.52

Domestic M.Sc. Students will receive a stipend of $27,124.52 and international students will receive $43,488.52. Domestic Ph.D. Students will receive $29,195.52 and international students will receive $29,819.52

For more information on tuition and financial aid, click here