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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: www.biochem.ubc.ca<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate <br>
Tel: 604.822.5925<br>
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'''Phone:''' 604-822-3178 <br>
Admissions e-mail: biocgrad@interchange.ubc.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' bioc.info@ubc.ca
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==Program Information==
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) entry
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*2-3 years (possibility to fast-track to Ph.D after one year)
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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*5 years
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a previous undergraduate degree entry
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*4-5 years
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
===General===
 
*Apply online at http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/index.asp
 
*TOEFL and GRE is not required from applicants from recognized Canadian universities
 
  
===Academic Requirements===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
====MSc====
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*Master’s Program
*Minimum: 4 year BSc. or BScH
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** Degree: four year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree or an Honours Bachelor of science degree (BScH)
*Knowledgeable in organic and physical chemistry beyond the introductory level, introductory biochemistry course, introductory biochemistry lab course, and 2 advanced biochemistry courses.  
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**Advanced laboratory experience in a biochemistry research environment e.g. summer research project, co-op work experience, a directed studies laboratory research course, or employment as a lab technician in a research environment
*Courses in genetics, physics, microbiology, and biology are recommended.
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**Required Courses
*Canadian applicants: overall average of B+ and A in 12 credits of relevant 3rd and 4th year courses
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***Organic and physical chemistry beyond the introductory level (e.g. Organic: CHEM212, 222, 302 Physical: CHEM204, 214, BIOC404)
*International applicants: 4 year undergraduate degree comparable to a UBC degree
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***Introductory Biochemistry course (e.g. BIOC212)
*advanced experience in a biochemistry research environment
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***Introductory Biochemistry laboratory course (e.g. BIOC300D)
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**at least two advanced biochemistry courses (e.g. BIOC311, 312, 450, 454)
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**Recommended Courses
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***Genetics (e.g. BIOL202), Physics, Microbiology (e.g. MIMM211) or Cell Biology (e.g. BIOL200, ANAT262)
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*PhD Program
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**Degree: a Master of Science (MSc) degree or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with 12-15 months of full time lab research, a seminar course, and a thesis
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**For a direct entry: In addition to Master’s Program requirements, research experience beyond a laboratory course level is required
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**Ideally, you should be a co-author on a manuscript published in an internationally recognized journal
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/requirements/ here]
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====GPA====
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*Applicants to Master’s Program
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**at least a B+ average in 3rd and 4th year-level course work, or at least 12 credits of 3rd or 4th year courses in the A- grade range in the field of intended graduate study
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*Applicants to Doctor’s program from an undergraduate degree
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**a first class average in each semester of your undergraduate coursework (A- or greater)
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*Ph.D. program with previous Master's
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**B+ average
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/requirements/ here]
  
====PhD====
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====GRE====
*direct entry: same as MSc with first class average in each semester of undergraduate coursework as well as advanced research experience
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*Applicants from recognized Canadian and American institutions do not require GRE tests or TOEFL tests
*OR, Master’s degree with 12-15 months of laboratory research, 1-3 graduate level courses, written thesis, and oral presentation/examination
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*Applicants from international institutions must provide GRE General or Subject (Biochemistry or Chemistry) report. Test scores should be in the range of 80-100% percentile
*International applicants should consult the UBC Graduate Programs website for country-specific requirements.
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/requirements/ here]
Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp
 
  
===Financial Requirements===
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====Supporting Documents====
====MSc====
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*Online application [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online here]
*Full-time, domestic: $3,939.16 per year
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*Three reference letters
*Part-time, domestic: $6,753.96 per year
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*2 official transcripts
*Full-time, international: $7,200 per year
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*A personal statement (no longer than 1 page)
*Part-time, international: $12,420 per year
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If Applicable:
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*Proof of English Language Proficiency
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**TOEFL iBT:106
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**IELTS: 7.5/9 overall
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*Original GRE report
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/application/ here]
  
====PhD====
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==Deadlines==
*Full-time, domestic: $7,878.30 per year
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January 15 - September Admission <br>
*Full-time, international: $14,440 per year
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May 31 - January Admission
Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/tuition/
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/application/ here]
  
===Documents===
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
*2 copies of your transcript
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*Canadian student - $4,897.86
*3 letters of recommendation
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*International student - $8,604.66
*0.5 to 1 page letter of proposed research area and career goals
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Average stipends range from $22,000 to $25,000/year
*TOEFL scores (minimum: 625 paper-based, 263 computer-based), if required
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For more information on tuition click [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/tuition-and-student-fees/ here]
*GRE (should be in the 80-100% range)
 
*PhD applicants must submit a statement of their research interests and reasons for pursuing advanced study
 
  
==Deadlines==
 
*September start: January 31st, domestic and international applicants
 
 
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Latest revision as of 12:28, 9 August 2018

Biochemistry
Canadian universities

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UBC
Laval
McGill
Montréal
Queen's
Saskatchewan
Simon Fraser
Toronto

American universities
International universities

Contacts

Website: http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate
Phone: 604-822-3178
Admissions e-mail: bioc.info@ubc.ca

Program Information

Master of Science (M.Sc.) entry

  • 2-3 years (possibility to fast-track to Ph.D after one year)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  • 5 years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a previous undergraduate degree entry

  • 4-5 years

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master’s Program
    • Degree: four year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree or an Honours Bachelor of science degree (BScH)
    • Advanced laboratory experience in a biochemistry research environment e.g. summer research project, co-op work experience, a directed studies laboratory research course, or employment as a lab technician in a research environment
    • Required Courses
      • Organic and physical chemistry beyond the introductory level (e.g. Organic: CHEM212, 222, 302 Physical: CHEM204, 214, BIOC404)
      • Introductory Biochemistry course (e.g. BIOC212)
      • Introductory Biochemistry laboratory course (e.g. BIOC300D)
    • at least two advanced biochemistry courses (e.g. BIOC311, 312, 450, 454)
    • Recommended Courses
      • Genetics (e.g. BIOL202), Physics, Microbiology (e.g. MIMM211) or Cell Biology (e.g. BIOL200, ANAT262)
  • PhD Program
    • Degree: a Master of Science (MSc) degree or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with 12-15 months of full time lab research, a seminar course, and a thesis
    • For a direct entry: In addition to Master’s Program requirements, research experience beyond a laboratory course level is required
    • Ideally, you should be a co-author on a manuscript published in an internationally recognized journal

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Applicants to Master’s Program
    • at least a B+ average in 3rd and 4th year-level course work, or at least 12 credits of 3rd or 4th year courses in the A- grade range in the field of intended graduate study
  • Applicants to Doctor’s program from an undergraduate degree
    • a first class average in each semester of your undergraduate coursework (A- or greater)
  • Ph.D. program with previous Master's
    • B+ average

For more information, click here

GRE

  • Applicants from recognized Canadian and American institutions do not require GRE tests or TOEFL tests
  • Applicants from international institutions must provide GRE General or Subject (Biochemistry or Chemistry) report. Test scores should be in the range of 80-100% percentile

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online application here
  • Three reference letters
  • 2 official transcripts
  • A personal statement (no longer than 1 page)

If Applicable:

  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
    • TOEFL iBT:106
    • IELTS: 7.5/9 overall
  • Original GRE report

For more information, click here

Deadlines

January 15 - September Admission
May 31 - January Admission For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Canadian student - $4,897.86
  • International student - $8,604.66

Average stipends range from $22,000 to $25,000/year For more information on tuition click here