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*Two letters of recommendation | *Two letters of recommendation | ||
**References from employers are NOT accepted | **References from employers are NOT accepted | ||
− | *Application fee $ | + | *Application fee $115.00 |
*Official transcripts | *Official transcripts | ||
*One-page statement of interest describing research experience | *One-page statement of interest describing research experience | ||
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*GRE score (if applicable) | *GRE score (if applicable) | ||
*If English is not the applicant's native language, TOEFL score or evidence of competency in English is required | *If English is not the applicant's native language, TOEFL score or evidence of competency in English is required | ||
− | *Minimum TOEFL score: | + | **Minimum TOEFL score: |
− | **Internet-based: 92 | + | ***Internet-based: 92 |
− | **Paper-based: 580 | + | ***Paper-based: 580 |
− | **Computer-based: 237 | + | ***Computer-based: 237 |
− | *IELTS:6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section) | + | **IELTS:6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section) |
− | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/ | + | **For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/questions.html#question6 here] |
− | + | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/questions.html#question3 here] | |
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− | For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/questions.html#question3 here] | ||
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==Timeline 2013-2014== | ==Timeline 2013-2014== |
Revision as of 10:55, 20 February 2014
Contacts
Website: http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/index.html
Phone: 905-525-9140
Admissions e-mail: bbsgrad@mcmaster.ca
Program Information
Curriculum
- Master’s (MA, MPD, etc.)
- 2 years in length
- Doctorate (PhD, etc.)
- 4-6 years in length
For more information on the program, click here
Admission statistics
- Class size in 2013:110
- International students are eligible to apply
For more information on the program, click here
Admissions Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Master’s
- Degree: Honours bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, or Physics
- Required Courses
- B+ average (8.5/12) in Biochemistry.
- Course Title (X credits)
- Doctorate
- Degree: 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 $115.00
- Official transcripts
- One-page statement of interest describing research experience
- TOEFL score (if applicable)
- GRE score (if applicable)
- 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
- Minimum TOEFL score:
For more information, click here
Timeline 2013-2014
- 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 2013-2014
- In-province/domestic students: $7,008 per year
- Out-of-province/non-domestic students: $15,813 per year
For more information on tuition, click here
Funding
- Master’s
- Canadian: $20,300 minimum per year
- International: $28,052
- Doctorate
- 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