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==Contacts==
 
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'''Website:''' http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/home.php <br>
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'''Website:''' http://biochem.med.ualberta.ca/Pages/default.aspx <br>
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'''Phone:''' 780-492-7834<br>
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'''Phone:''' (780)-492-7834<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' bioch_grad_requests@biochem.ualberta.ca or biochem_inquiries@ualberta.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' biochem_inquiries@ualberta.ca
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry
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====Curriculum====
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**A maximum of 4 or 6 years in length for either Master’s or Doctor’s program
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*MSc
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*Primary research groups:
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**2 years in length
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**Protein structure and function
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*Doctorate (PhD)
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**Molecular Biology of membrane proteins
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**4 years in length
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**Molecular and cell biology of lipids
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For more information on the program, click [http://biochem.med.ualberta.ca/Education/Graduate/Pages/default.aspx here]
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**Cardiovascular disease training program
 
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**Molecular mechanisms of growth control
 
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**National high nuclear magnetic resonance centre
 
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: a four-year baccalaureate degree in biochemistry or a closely related discipline is required but outstanding applicants from more distantly related disciplines are encouraged to apply
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*Master’s
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/Graduate/RecruitmentBrochure.pdf here]
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**Degree: BSc in Biochemistry
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*Doctorate
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**Degree: MSc.
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale) set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 3.3 (4.0 scale) set by the department
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.3 on 4.0 scale
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*Calculation method:
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**Calculated from the most recent 2 years (or 60 credits) of course work
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**GPA will be calculated from the most recent 2 years of course work
 
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For more information, click [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/applyadmission/reqintlcountries.htm here]
 
  
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====GRE====
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====Supporting Documents====
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*If an applicant is from an institution that is not well-known, they may be requested to write the GRE test.
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*Online application
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*A good performance is considered to be a score of 2000 or higher and 80% on the Subject Area Examination
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*Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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*These requirements will only be requested by the Graduate Coordinator
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*Statement of interest (1-2 pages).
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/Graduate/RecruitmentBrochure.pdf here]
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*Official transcripts and certificates/diplomas from all colleges or universities attended.
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*Original document of proof of English proficiency.
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**TOEFL PBT: 550, iBT: 88 total with at least 20 in each area
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**MELAB: 85
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**IELTS: 6.5 overall, at least 5 on each band
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**CAEL: overall and individual minimum 60.
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*3 letters of reference.
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*copies of any research papers or publications.
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*a research supervisor
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/biochemistry/graduate/how-to-apply here]
  
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====Supporting Documents====
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==Timeline==
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*Application Form
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*July 1: Deadline for September admission
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*Curriculum Vitae
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*November 1: Deadline for January admission
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*Statement of Interest
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International applicants are encouraged to apply early to account for study permit processing times.
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**One to two pages summarizing your background in biochemistry, an explanation of why you wish to pursue graduate studies, and your future career goals
 
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*Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
 
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*Three letters of reference – professors, teacher, or employer
 
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/Graduate/RecruitmentBrochure.pdf here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*In-province/domestic students: $5635.00
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*international students: $9250.00
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-students/tuition-and-cost-of-living-estimate here] <br>
  
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==Timeline==
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==Funding==
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*Canadian applicants are accepted at any time
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Funding varies between programs.
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*International applicants – deadline for September admission is July 1, January admission is November 1
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For more information, click [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/en/awardsfunding.aspx here] <br>
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/Graduate/RecruitmentBrochure.pdf here]
 
  
  
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
 
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*Tuition (Canadian student) - $ 5 099.81
 
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*Tuition (Visa student) - $ 8 743.01
 
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/regfees/fees/calculate.htm here]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:46, 7 August 2018


Contacts

Website: http://biochem.med.ualberta.ca/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: (780)-492-7834
Admissions e-mail: biochem_inquiries@ualberta.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • MSc
    • 2 years in length
  • Doctorate (PhD)
    • 4 years in length

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master’s
    • Degree: BSc in Biochemistry
  • Doctorate
    • Degree: MSc.

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.3 on 4.0 scale
    • Calculated from the most recent 2 years (or 60 credits) of course work

Supporting Documents

  • Online application
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Statement of interest (1-2 pages).
  • Official transcripts and certificates/diplomas from all colleges or universities attended.
  • Original document of proof of English proficiency.
    • TOEFL PBT: 550, iBT: 88 total with at least 20 in each area
    • MELAB: 85
    • IELTS: 6.5 overall, at least 5 on each band
    • CAEL: overall and individual minimum 60.
  • 3 letters of reference.
  • copies of any research papers or publications.
  • a research supervisor

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • July 1: Deadline for September admission
  • November 1: Deadline for January admission

International applicants are encouraged to apply early to account for study permit processing times.

Tuition 2018-2019

  • In-province/domestic students: $5635.00
  • international students: $9250.00

For more information, click here

Funding

Funding varies between programs. For more information, click here

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