University of Alberta Biochemistry

Biochemistry
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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) - $ 5 099.81
• Tuition (Visa student) - $ 8 743.01

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