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*Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry | *Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry | ||
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*Curriculum Vitae | *Curriculum Vitae | ||
*Statement of Interest | *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 | *Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions | ||
*Three letters of reference – professors, teacher, or employer | *Three letters of reference – professors, teacher, or employer |
Revision as of 02:02, 6 November 2010
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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
- Primary research groups:
- Protein structure and function
- Molecular Biology of membrane proteins
- Molecular and cell biology of lipids
- Cardiovascular disease training program
- Molecular mechanisms of growth control
- National high nuclear magnetic resonance centre
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tuition 2009-2010
- Tuition (Canadian student) - $ 4 434.34
- Tuition (Visa student) - $8 025.70
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