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==Location==
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada <br>
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1347 - 2350 Health Sciences Mall <br>
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V6T 1Z3
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: www.cellphys.ubc.ca/grad_index.html<br>
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Website: http://www.cell.ubc.ca/<br>
Tel: 604-822-2671<br>
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Tel: (604) 822-2671<br>
Admissions e-mail: alanj@interchange.ubc.ca
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Fax: (604) 822-2316<br>
 
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Email: cell.grad@ubc.ca
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
===General===
 
===General===
 
*The following requirements must be met in the order listed:
 
*The following requirements must be met in the order listed:
:1. Acceptance by a supervisor
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:1. Meet the minimum requirements for admission to UBC
:2. Application to the Faculty of Graduate studies and acceptance by the Anatomy and Cell Biology Graduate Studies Committee
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:2. Acceptance by a supervisor
::*Online application form: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/index.asp
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:3. Application to the Faculty of Graduate studies and acceptance by the Cell and Developmental Biology Graduate Studies Committee
:3. Acceptance by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
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::*Online application form [https://evision.as.it.ubc.ca/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ubc_cwl here]
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:4. Acceptance by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  
 
===Academic Requirements===
 
===Academic Requirements===
 
====MSc====
 
====MSc====
*Must have a bachelor’s degree
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*Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
**12 credits of 3rd and 4th year courses with at least an A- (UBC 80%)
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**12 credits of 3rd and 4th year courses with at least an A- (UBC 80%) in subjects related the intended field of study
 
**OR, overall average of B+ (UBC 76%) in 3rd and 4th year courses deemed as prequisities for the master’s program
 
**OR, overall average of B+ (UBC 76%) in 3rd and 4th year courses deemed as prequisities for the master’s program
*English language proficiency
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*Admission requirements for international students are available on a country-by-country basis [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-international-credentials here]
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*English language proficiency (TOEFL)
 
*Sufficient academic background to carry out graduate work
 
*Sufficient academic background to carry out graduate work
  
 
====PhD====
 
====PhD====
*Direct admission may be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree with first class honours (or equivalent)
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*Direct admission may be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree with an overall UBC “A” grade (80% or higher, McGill’s A- and A) with advanced research ability.
*OR, Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of study in a Master’s degree with 18 credits of First Class average, 10 credits must at the graduate level, and at least 10 credits of First Class standing. Applicants must also demonstrate evidence of research ability/potential.
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*OR, Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of study in a Master’s degree with 9 credits at 500-level coursework or above (must be 80% or higher). Clear evidence of research ability or potential is also required.
*OR, Master’s degree with evidence of research ability/potential
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*OR, Master’s degree with evidence of research ability/potential and overall B+ (76%) average or above.
**Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp
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*OR, have suffiecient preparatory academic background to carry out graduate work in the chosen field
*International students should consult the following link for requirements specific to their country: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp
 
  
===Financial Requirements===
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
====MSc====
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*International - $8,270.55 per year
*Full-time, domestic: $3,939.16 per year
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*Domestic - $4,707.66 per year
*Part-time, domestic: $6,753.96 per year
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*Fees - ~$850 per year
*Full-time, international: $7,200 per year
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Financial Support
*Part-time, international: $12,420 per year
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Minimum level of financial support (stipend) from research supervisors is $22,000/year for at least two years (M.Sc.) or 4 years (Ph.D.) All students must apply for as many scholarships and/or awards for which s(he) is eligible. <br>
====PhD====
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With a scholarship of 8,000+/year, a $3,000 top up per year will be added to the minimum funding level. With a scholarship of $16,000+/year, a $6,000 top up/year will be added.<br>
*Full-time, domestic: $7,878.30 per year
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All full-time international students receive the International Tuition Award unless they are a recipient of external scholarships or funding for their tuition. An application is not necessary.
*Full-time, international: $14,440 per year
 
Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/tuition/
 
  
 
===Documents===
 
===Documents===
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*Permanent Residents: a copy of the Record of Landing Form, or a copy of the front and back of the Permanent Resident Card
 
*Permanent Residents: a copy of the Record of Landing Form, or a copy of the front and back of the Permanent Resident Card
 
*3 Reference Letters
 
*3 Reference Letters
*Faculty of Graduate Studies application form
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*Faculty of Graduate Studies application form [https://evision.as.it.ubc.ca/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ubc_cwl here]
Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/documents.asp
 
 
 
 
===Other===
 
===Other===
 
*International students need a study permit
 
*International students need a study permit
*Applicants from countries where English is not generally used must complete a TOEFL test (minimum score: 600 paper, 250 computer-based).
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*Applicants from countries where English is not generally used must complete a TOEFL test
*Applicants are required to take the GRE
 
 
 
  
 
==Deadlines==
 
==Deadlines==
*For September start dates, the deadline is April 3rd for Domestic students and March 1st for international students.
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September Admission
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*April 30 - Domestic and International
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January Admission - PHD ONLY
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*October 31 - Domestic
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*June 30 - International
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May Admission
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*November 30 - Domestic and International
 
[[Category:University of British Columbia|Anatomy and Cell Biology]]
 
[[Category:University of British Columbia|Anatomy and Cell Biology]]
 
[[Category:Anatomy|British Columbia]]
 
[[Category:Anatomy|British Columbia]]
 
[[Category:Cell Biology|British Columbia]]
 
[[Category:Cell Biology|British Columbia]]
[[Category:Anatomy and Cell Biology|British Columbia]]
 

Latest revision as of 00:55, 10 October 2018

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1347 - 2350 Health Sciences Mall
V6T 1Z3

Contacts

Website: http://www.cell.ubc.ca/
Tel: (604) 822-2671
Fax: (604) 822-2316
Email: cell.grad@ubc.ca

Admission Requirements

General

  • The following requirements must be met in the order listed:
1. Meet the minimum requirements for admission to UBC
2. Acceptance by a supervisor
3. Application to the Faculty of Graduate studies and acceptance by the Cell and Developmental Biology Graduate Studies Committee
  • Online application form here
4. Acceptance by the Faculty of Graduate Studies

Academic Requirements

MSc

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
    • 12 credits of 3rd and 4th year courses with at least an A- (UBC 80%) in subjects related the intended field of study
    • OR, overall average of B+ (UBC 76%) in 3rd and 4th year courses deemed as prequisities for the master’s program
  • Admission requirements for international students are available on a country-by-country basis here
  • English language proficiency (TOEFL)
  • Sufficient academic background to carry out graduate work

PhD

  • Direct admission may be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree with an overall UBC “A” grade (80% or higher, McGill’s A- and A) with advanced research ability.
  • OR, Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of study in a Master’s degree with 9 credits at 500-level coursework or above (must be 80% or higher). Clear evidence of research ability or potential is also required.
  • OR, Master’s degree with evidence of research ability/potential and overall B+ (76%) average or above.
  • OR, have suffiecient preparatory academic background to carry out graduate work in the chosen field

Tuition 2018-2019

  • International - $8,270.55 per year
  • Domestic - $4,707.66 per year
  • Fees - ~$850 per year

Financial Support Minimum level of financial support (stipend) from research supervisors is $22,000/year for at least two years (M.Sc.) or 4 years (Ph.D.) All students must apply for as many scholarships and/or awards for which s(he) is eligible.
With a scholarship of 8,000+/year, a $3,000 top up per year will be added to the minimum funding level. With a scholarship of $16,000+/year, a $6,000 top up/year will be added.
All full-time international students receive the International Tuition Award unless they are a recipient of external scholarships or funding for their tuition. An application is not necessary.

Documents

  • 2 copies of your transcript in sealed and endorsed envelopes
  • Permanent Residents: a copy of the Record of Landing Form, or a copy of the front and back of the Permanent Resident Card
  • 3 Reference Letters
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies application form here

Other

  • International students need a study permit
  • Applicants from countries where English is not generally used must complete a TOEFL test

Deadlines

September Admission

  • April 30 - Domestic and International

January Admission - PHD ONLY

  • October 31 - Domestic
  • June 30 - International

May Admission

  • November 30 - Domestic and International