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| − | Website: | + | '''Website:''' http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/home.php <br> |
| − | + | '''Phone:''' 780-492-7834<br> | |
| − | Admissions e-mail: | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' bioch_grad_requests@biochem.ualberta.ca or biochem_inquiries@ualberta.ca |
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| + | ==Program Information== | ||
| + | *Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry | ||
| + | *a maximum of 4 or 6 years in length for either Master’s or Doctor’s program | ||
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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| − | === | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
| − | *GPA | + | *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 |
| − | * | + | For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/Graduate/RecruitmentBrochure.pdf here] |
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| − | * | + | ====GPA==== |
| − | + | *Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale) set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 3.3 (4.0 scale) set by the department | |
| − | === | + | *Calculation method: |
| − | * | + | **GPA will be calculated from the most recent 2 years of course work |
| − | * | + | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here] and also [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/applyadmission/reqintlcountries.htm here] |
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| + | ====GRE==== | ||
| + | *If an applicant is from an institution that is not well-known, they may be requested to write the GRE test. | ||
| + | *A good performance is considered to be a score of 2000 or higher and 80% on the Subject Area Examination | ||
| + | *These requirements will only be requested by the Graduate Coordinator | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/Graduate/RecruitmentBrochure.pdf here] | ||
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| + | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| + | *Application Form | ||
| + | *Curriculum Vitae | ||
| + | *Statement of Interest | ||
| + | **one to two pages summarizing your background in biochemistry, an explanation of why you wish to pursue graduate studies, and your future career goals | ||
| + | *Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions | ||
| + | *Three letters of reference – professors, teacher, or employer | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/Graduate/RecruitmentBrochure.pdf here] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Timeline== |
| − | * | + | *Canadian applicants are accepted at any time |
| − | * | + | *International applicants – deadline for September admission is July 1, January admission is November 1 |
| + | For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/Graduate/RecruitmentBrochure.pdf here] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Tuition 2009-2010== |
| − | * | + | *Tuition (Canadian student) - $ 4 434.34 |
| − | * | + | *Tuition (Visa student) - $8 025.70 |
| + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/regfees/fees/calculate.htm here] | ||
[[Category:University of Alberta|Biochemistry]] | [[Category:University of Alberta|Biochemistry]] | ||
[[Category:Biochemistry|Alberta]] | [[Category:Biochemistry|Alberta]] | ||
Revision as of 18:49, 24 June 2009
Contacts
Website: http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/home.php
Phone: 780-492-7834
Admissions e-mail: bioch_grad_requests@biochem.ualberta.ca or biochem_inquiries@ualberta.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry
- a maximum of 4 or 6 years in length for either Master’s or Doctor’s program
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- 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
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale) set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 3.3 (4.0 scale) set by the department
- Calculation method:
- GPA will be calculated from the most recent 2 years of course work
For more information, click here and also here
GRE
- If an applicant is from an institution that is not well-known, they may be requested to write the GRE test.
- A good performance is considered to be a score of 2000 or higher and 80% on the Subject Area Examination
- These requirements will only be requested by the Graduate Coordinator
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Interest
- one to two pages summarizing your background in biochemistry, an explanation of why you wish to pursue graduate studies, and your future career goals
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Three letters of reference – professors, teacher, or employer
For more information, click here
Timeline
- Canadian applicants are accepted at any time
- International applicants – deadline for September admission is July 1, January admission is November 1
For more information, click here
Tuition 2009-2010
- Tuition (Canadian student) - $ 4 434.34
- Tuition (Visa student) - $8 025.70
For more information on tuition, click here
