McMaster University Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Biochemistry
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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

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For more information on the rotations program, click here "Process"
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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

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GPA

• Minimum B+ (77-79%, as calculated by the Department)

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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)

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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)

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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

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Tuition 2012-2013

• Domestic fees - $7,008 per year
• International fees - $15,813 per year

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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

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