University of Alberta Biochemistry
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Contacts
Website: http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/home.php
Phone: 780-492-7834
Admissions e-mail: bioch_grad_requests@biochem.ualberta.ca or biochem_inquiries@ualberta.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry
- A maximum of 4 or 6 years in length for either Master’s or Doctor’s program
- Primary research groups:
- Protein structure and function
- Molecular Biology of membrane proteins
- Molecular and cell biology of lipids
- Cardiovascular disease training program
- Molecular mechanisms of growth control
- National high nuclear magnetic resonance centre
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: a four-year baccalaureate degree in biochemistry or a closely related discipline is required but outstanding applicants from more distantly related disciplines are encouraged to apply
GPA
- Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale) set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 3.3 (4.0 scale) set by the department
- Calculation method:
- GPA will be calculated from the most recent 2 years of course work
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GRE
- If an applicant is from an institution that is not well-known, they may be requested to write the GRE test.
- A good performance is considered to be a score of 2000 or higher and 80% on the Subject Area Examination
- These requirements will only be requested by the Graduate Coordinator
Supporting Documents
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Interest
- One to two pages summarizing your background in biochemistry, an explanation of why you wish to pursue graduate studies, and your future career goals
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Three letters of reference – professors, teacher, or employer
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Timeline
- Canadian applicants are accepted at any time
- International applicants -
July 1 for September admission
November 1 for January admission
March 1 for May admission
May 1 for July admission
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Tuition 2012-2013
- Tuition (Canadian student) - $3,626.32
- Tuition (Visa student) - $6,395.80
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