Queen's Biochemistry

Contacts

Website: http://meds.queensu.ca/biochem/home
Phone: 613-533-6436
Admissions e-mail: bchmgrad@queensu.ca

Program Information

• Minimum graduate research stipend is $21 700.00 annually and is the highest among the graduate programs
• Teaching Assistantships are paid over and above the annual stipend ($3 000 - $4 000)
• Master’s Program (MSc)
• Doctor’s Program (PhD) direct-entry to certain first-class students
• Application made directly to the Biochemistry Department

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. Applicants in relevant area of field may apply but may be required to take additional courses in biochemistry

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GPA

• Minimum CGPA: 3.3 or upper year class standing
• For PhD applicants, minimum CGPA of 3.7 in biochemistry courses or first class standing is required

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GRE and TOEFL

• International applicants are required to provide TOEFL and GRE English testing results.
• Minimum TOEFL: 97 on iBT or 250 CBT or 600 PBT
• Minimum GRE: 80% in each of 3 categories: verbal, quantitative and analytical writing

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Supporting Documents

• Official Transcript
• Statement of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae

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Timeline

• February 1 – Deadline for application for the coming September entry

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Tuition 2009-2010

• Domestic tuition - $6 932.46
• International tuition - $12 366.00

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