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'''Website:''' http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/index.html<br> | '''Website:''' http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/index.html<br> | ||
'''Phone:''' 905-525-9140<br> | '''Phone:''' 905-525-9140<br> | ||
+ | '''Email:''' bbsgrad@mcmaster.ca | ||
==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
− | *Master’s Program (MSc) | + | *Master’s Program (MSc) - 2 years |
− | *Doctor’s Program (PhD) | + | **Must take 2 half-graduate courses at the 700 level |
+ | **Present thesis and defend in an oral examination | ||
+ | **Can transfer to PhD program within the first 18 months by taking a transfer exam | ||
+ | *Doctor’s Program (PhD) - 4-6 years | ||
+ | **Students must give 2 departmental seminars | ||
+ | **Present and defend thesis | ||
+ | *MD/PhD program also available | ||
+ | *110 Graduate students in 2012 | ||
+ | *Students can choose to contact a supervisor before applying OR opt into the rotations program | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/program.html here] <br> | ||
+ | For more information on the rotations program, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/application.html here "Process"] <br> | ||
+ | For a list of potential supervisors, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/research/faculty.html here] | ||
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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Master’s Program | *Master’s Program | ||
− | **Honours bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, | + | **Honours bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, or Physics |
− | |||
*Doctor’s Program | *Doctor’s Program | ||
**Master’s degree or equivalent | **Master’s degree or equivalent | ||
− | * | + | **Students with A to A+ average in all four years of study and demonstrate research experience may apply for direct admission into the PhD program |
− | * | + | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/application.html here] |
− | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/ | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
*Two letters of recommendation | *Two letters of recommendation | ||
− | *Application fee | + | **References from employers are NOT accepted |
+ | *Application fee $100.00 | ||
*Official transcripts | *Official transcripts | ||
− | *One-page statement of interest | + | *One-page statement of interest describing research experience |
*TOEFL score (if applicable) | *TOEFL score (if applicable) | ||
*GRE score (if applicable) | *GRE score (if applicable) | ||
For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/FAQ.html#question3 here] | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/FAQ.html#question3 here] | ||
+ | ==Other Requirements== | ||
+ | *If English is not the applicant's native language, TOEFL score or evidence of competency in English is required | ||
+ | *Minimum TOEFL score: | ||
+ | **Internet-based: 92 | ||
+ | **Paper-based: 580 | ||
+ | **Computer-based: 237 | ||
+ | *IELTS:6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section) | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/application.html here "Documents"] | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
− | *March 1 | + | *Domestic students |
− | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/ | + | **October 15: Deadline for admission on January 1 |
+ | **March 15: Deadline for admission on May 1 | ||
+ | **March 1: Deadline for admission on September 1 | ||
+ | *International students | ||
+ | **June 30: Deadline for admission on January 1 | ||
+ | **September 30: Deadline for admission on May 1 | ||
+ | **March 1: Deadline for admission on September 1 | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/application.html here "Do you have an application deadline"] | ||
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2012-2013== |
− | *Domestic fees - $ | + | *Domestic fees - $7,008 per year |
− | *International fees - $ | + | *International fees - $15,813 per year |
− | For more information on tuition | + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.mcmaster.ca/bms/student/pdf/fees_grad.pdf here] <br> |
+ | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/financial.html here] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==Funding== | ||
+ | *MSc: | ||
+ | **Canadian: $20,300 minimum per year | ||
+ | **International: $28,052 | ||
+ | *PhD: | ||
+ | **Canadian: $23,500 | ||
+ | **International: $31,252 | ||
+ | *MSc students receive support for up to two years and PhD students up to four years | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/financial.html here] | ||
[[Category:McMaster University|Biochemistry]] | [[Category:McMaster University|Biochemistry]] | ||
[[Category:Biochemistry|McMaster]] | [[Category:Biochemistry|McMaster]] | ||
[[Category:McMaster University|Biomedical Sciences]] | [[Category:McMaster University|Biomedical Sciences]] | ||
[[Category:Biomedical Sciences|McMaster]] | [[Category:Biomedical Sciences|McMaster]] |
Revision as of 03:34, 26 January 2013
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Contacts
Website: http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/index.html
Phone: 905-525-9140
Email: bbsgrad@mcmaster.ca
Program Information
- Master’s Program (MSc) - 2 years
- Must take 2 half-graduate courses at the 700 level
- Present thesis and defend in an oral examination
- Can transfer to PhD program within the first 18 months by taking a transfer exam
- Doctor’s Program (PhD) - 4-6 years
- Students must give 2 departmental seminars
- Present and defend thesis
- MD/PhD program also available
- 110 Graduate students in 2012
- Students can choose to contact a supervisor before applying OR opt into the rotations program
For more information, click here
For more information on the rotations program, click here "Process"
For a list of potential supervisors, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Master’s Program
- Honours bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, or Physics
- Doctor’s Program
- Master’s degree or equivalent
- Students with A to A+ average in all four years of study and demonstrate research experience may apply for direct admission into the PhD program
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum B+ (77-79%, as calculated by the Department)
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Two letters of recommendation
- References from employers are NOT accepted
- Application fee $100.00
- Official transcripts
- One-page statement of interest describing research experience
- TOEFL score (if applicable)
- GRE score (if applicable)
For more information, click here
Other Requirements
- If English is not the applicant's native language, TOEFL score or evidence of competency in English is required
- Minimum TOEFL score:
- Internet-based: 92
- Paper-based: 580
- Computer-based: 237
- IELTS:6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section)
For more information, click here "Documents"
Timeline
- Domestic students
- October 15: Deadline for admission on January 1
- March 15: Deadline for admission on May 1
- March 1: Deadline for admission on September 1
- International students
- June 30: Deadline for admission on January 1
- September 30: Deadline for admission on May 1
- March 1: Deadline for admission on September 1
For more information, click here "Do you have an application deadline"
Tuition 2012-2013
- Domestic fees - $7,008 per year
- International fees - $15,813 per year
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here
Funding
- MSc:
- Canadian: $20,300 minimum per year
- International: $28,052
- PhD:
- Canadian: $23,500
- International: $31,252
- MSc students receive support for up to two years and PhD students up to four years
For more information, click here