University of British Columbia Biochemistry

Contacts

Website: www.biochem.ubc.ca
Tel: 604.822.5925
Admissions e-mail: biocgrad@interchange.ubc.ca

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

MSc

• Minimum: 4 year BSc. or BScH
• Knowledgeable in organic and physical chemistry beyond the introductory level, introductory biochemistry course, introductory biochemistry lab course, and 2 advanced biochemistry courses.
• Courses in genetics, physics, microbiology, and biology are recommended.
• Canadian applicants: overall average of B+ and A in 12 credits of relevant 3rd and 4th year courses
• International applicants: 4 year undergraduate degree comparable to a UBC degree
• advanced experience in a biochemistry research environment

PhD

• direct entry: same as MSc with first class average in each semester of undergraduate coursework as well as advanced research experience
• OR, Master’s degree with 12-15 months of laboratory research, 1-3 graduate level courses, written thesis, and oral presentation/examination
• International applicants should consult the UBC Graduate Programs website for country-specific requirements.

Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp

Financial Requirements

MSc

• Full-time, domestic: $3,939.16 per year
• Part-time, domestic: $6,753.96 per year
• Full-time, international: $7,200 per year
• Part-time, international: $12,420 per year

PhD

• Full-time, domestic: $7,878.30 per year
• Full-time, international: $14,440 per year

Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/tuition/

Documents

• 2 copies of your transcript
• 3 letters of recommendation
• 0.5 to 1 page letter of proposed research area and career goals
• TOEFL scores (minimum: 625 paper-based, 263 computer-based), if required
• 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