University of British Columbia Anatomy and Cell Biology

Contacts

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

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

4. Acceptance by the Faculty of Graduate Studies

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

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

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

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).
Applicants are required to take the GRE

September Admission