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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Website: www.biochem.ubc.ca<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate <br>
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Tel: 604.822.5925<br>
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'''Phone:''' 604-822-5925 <br>
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Admissions e-mail: biocgrad@interchange.ubc.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' biocgrad@interchange.ubc.ca
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==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.) entry
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*Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a previous Master’s Degree entry
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*Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a previous undergraduate degree entry
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General===
 
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*Apply online at http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/index.asp
 
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*TOEFL and GRE is not required from applicants from recognized Canadian universities
 
  
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===Academic Requirements===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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====MSc====
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*Master’s Program
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*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)
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*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
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*Courses in genetics, physics, microbiology, and biology are recommended.
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**Required Courses
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*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)
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*International applicants: 4 year undergraduate degree comparable to a UBC degree
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***Introductory Biochemistry course (e.g. BIOC212)
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*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
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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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**Also, 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/prospective.html 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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For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp here]
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====GRE====
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*Applicants from recognized Canadian institutions do not require GRE tests or TOEFL tests
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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
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective.html here]
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====Supporting Documents====
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*Online application [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online here]
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*Application fees of $90 for Canadians and $150 for others
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*Three reference letters and summary reports
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*Two sets of original transcripts
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*A personal statement
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/application.html#supporting here]
  
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====PhD====
 
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*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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*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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*International applicants should consult the UBC Graduate Programs website for country-specific requirements.
 
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Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp
 
  
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===Financial Requirements===
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==Timeline==
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====MSc====
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*January 31 – Deadline for domestic and international students for September entry
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*Full-time, domestic: $3,939.16 per year
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*July 1 – Deadline for winter session applications
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*Part-time, domestic: $6,753.96 per year
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For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/programs/programs.asp?display=BIMB here]
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*Full-time, international: $7,200 per year
 
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*Part-time, international: $12,420 per year
 
  
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====PhD====
 
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*Full-time, domestic: $7,878.30 per year
 
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*Full-time, international: $14,440 per year
 
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Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/tuition/
 
  
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===Documents===
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*2 copies of your transcript
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*MSc
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*3 letters of recommendation
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**Canadian student - $ 3 939.16
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*0.5 to 1 page letter of proposed research area and career goals
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***After two years of MSc, fees fall to $2 632.52
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*TOEFL scores (minimum: 625 paper-based, 263 computer-based), if required
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**International student - $7 200.00
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*GRE (should be in the 80-100% range)
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*PhD
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*PhD applicants must submit a statement of their research interests and reasons for pursuing advanced study
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**Canadian student - $7 878.30
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***After three years of PhD, fees fall to $2 632.52
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**International student - $14 440.00
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For more information on tuition and stipends, click [http://www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=14,0,0,0 here] and [http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate/awards.html here]
  
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==Deadlines==
 
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*September start: January 31st, domestic and international applicants
 
 
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Revision as of 01:35, 30 June 2009


Contacts

Website: http://www.biochem.ubc.ca/graduate
Phone: 604-822-5925
Admissions e-mail: biocgrad@interchange.ubc.ca


Program Information

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) entry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a previous Master’s Degree entry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a previous undergraduate degree entry


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
    • For a direct entry: In addition to Master’s Program requirements, research experience beyond a laboratory course level is required
    • Also, 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)

For more information, click here

GRE

  • Applicants from recognized Canadian 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
  • Application fees of $90 for Canadians and $150 for others
  • Three reference letters and summary reports
  • Two sets of original transcripts
  • A personal statement

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • January 31 – Deadline for domestic and international students for September entry
  • July 1 – Deadline for winter session applications

For more information, click here


Tuition 2009-2010

  • MSc
    • Canadian student - $ 3 939.16
      • After two years of MSc, fees fall to $2 632.52
    • International student - $7 200.00
  • PhD
    • Canadian student - $7 878.30
      • After three years of PhD, fees fall to $2 632.52
    • International student - $14 440.00

For more information on tuition and stipends, click here and here

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