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==Timeline 2013-2014==
 
==Timeline 2013-2014==
*Domestic students
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**October 15: Deadline for admission on January 1
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**February 14, 2014: Admission for September.
**March 15: Deadline for admission on May 1
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**May 30, 2014: Final date for submission.
**March 1: Deadline for admission on September 1
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**September 30, 2014: Final date for January admission.
*International students
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Our graduate program usually starts in September; however it is possible to start in January or May.
**June 30: Deadline for admission on January 1
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**September 30: Deadline for admission on May 1
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For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/application.html here]
**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 2013-2014==
 
==Tuition 2013-2014==
 
*In-province/domestic students: $7,008 per year  
 
*In-province/domestic students: $7,008 per year  
*Out-of-province/non-domestic students: $15,813 per year
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students: $16,761 per year
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.mcmaster.ca/bms/student/pdf/fees_grad.pdf here] <br>
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.mcmaster.ca/bms/student/pdf/fees_grad.pdf here] <br>
  
 
==Funding==
 
==Funding==
*Master’s
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*MSc:
 
**Canadian: $20,300 minimum per year
 
**Canadian: $20,300 minimum per year
 
**International: $28,052
 
**International: $28,052
*Doctorate
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*PhD:
 
**Canadian: $23,500
 
**Canadian: $23,500
 
**International: $31,252
 
**International: $31,252
 
*MSc students receive support for up to two years and PhD students up to four years  
 
*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]
 
For more information, click [http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/biochem/graduate/financial.html here]
 
  
 
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[[Category:McMaster University|Biochemistry]]

Revision as of 11:12, 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

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

    • February 14, 2014: Admission for September.
    • May 30, 2014: Final date for submission.
    • September 30, 2014: Final date for January admission.

Our graduate program usually starts in September; however it is possible to start in January or May.

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students: $7,008 per year
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students: $16,761 per year

For more information on tuition, 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