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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Master’s Program (MSc)
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*Master’s Program (MSc) - 2 years
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*Doctor’s Program (PhD)
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**Can transfer into the PhD program before completion of the 5th term (20 months)
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*Doctor’s Program (PhD) - 4 years
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**Students that entered through direct entry must complete a qualifying exam within the first year
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*77 graduate students currently enrolled
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**90% of students had an undergraduate average of A or A+
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*Fields of Research:
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**Genome Dynamics and Expression
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**Human Genetics
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**Intracellular Communication
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**Macromolecular Structure and Dynamics
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*A list of potential supervisors can be found [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/positions_available/graduate_student_positions.html here]
  
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Master’s Program
 
*Master’s Program
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**Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or related areas
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**Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology
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**Required Courses
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**Students who do not have a bachelor's in one of the above disciplines can be considered if they have taken 2 upper-year biochemistry courses
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***Introductory survey courses in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOL200 (3 credits) and BIOC212 (3 credits) or BIOL201 (3 credits))
 
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***Two advanced courses in biochemistry (BIOC311, 312 (6 credits) or equivalent)
 
 
*Doctor’s Program
 
*Doctor’s Program
 
**Master’s degree or equivalent
 
**Master’s degree or equivalent
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*Direct Entry to PhD from a Bachelor's Program
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**Exceptional applicants who have a minimum academic average of 85% can apply for direct Entry to PhD from a Bachelor's Program; the applicant must state his/her intentions in a covering letter as part of the application
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**In addition to the requirements for entry to the MSc program, must have a minimum academic average of 85%
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**Research experience for direct entry would be an asset, but is not a requirement.  
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**Research experience would be an asset, but is not a requirement.  
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#admission here]
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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====GRE====
 
====GRE====
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*International students require GRE General and GRE Subject (Biochemistry)
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*International students must take a GRE in one of the following subjects: Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Biology, or Chemistry.
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**TOEFL scores are required
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#international here]
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***Minimum paper-based – 600
 
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***Minimum computer-based – 250
 
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***Minimum internet-based – 90
 
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***Waived if language of instruction is English
 
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Application form  
 
*Application form  
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*Application fee
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*Application fee $100.00 CDN
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*Official transcripts
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*Official transcripts  
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*2 Letters of Reference
 
*Department of Biochemistry questionnaire
 
*Department of Biochemistry questionnaire
 
*TOEFL score (if applicable)
 
*TOEFL score (if applicable)
 
*GRE score (if applicable)
 
*GRE score (if applicable)
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html here]  
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#process here]  
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==Other Requirements==
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*Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency
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**Minimum TOEFL score:
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***Paper-based: 600
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***Internet-based: 90 (individual scores must be no lower than 22)
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***Computer-based:250
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**IELTS: 6.5 out of 9
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#international here]
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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*February 1 (for May start)  
 
*February 1 (for May start)  
 
*June 1 (for September start)
 
*June 1 (for September start)
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#deadline here]
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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*Domestic students: $6,561 per year
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*International students: $16,887 per year
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/index.html here]
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==Funding==
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*Master's: $22,179 per year on average
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*Doctoral: $31,188 per year on average
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*The minimum funding is $12,000 plus tuition
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For other funding opportunities, click [http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_finances/funding_opportunities.html here]
  
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
 
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*Domestic fees - $5,790
 
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*International fees - $12,900
 
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For more information on tuition and financial aid, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/stipends.html here] and [http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/our_universities/western_e.html here]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Western Ontario|Biochemistry]]
 
[[Category:University of Western Ontario|Biochemistry]]
 
[[Category:Biochemistry|Western Ontario]]
 
[[Category:Biochemistry|Western Ontario]]

Revision as of 04:18, 26 January 2013

Biochemistry
Canadian universities

Alberta
UBC
Laval
McGill
Montréal
Queen's
Saskatchewan
Simon Fraser
Toronto

American universities
International universities

Contacts

Website: http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/grad.html
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 86850
Admissions e-mail: barb.green@schulich.uwo.ca


Program Information

  • Master’s Program (MSc) - 2 years
    • Can transfer into the PhD program before completion of the 5th term (20 months)
  • Doctor’s Program (PhD) - 4 years
    • Students that entered through direct entry must complete a qualifying exam within the first year
  • 77 graduate students currently enrolled
    • 90% of students had an undergraduate average of A or A+
  • Fields of Research:
    • Genome Dynamics and Expression
    • Human Genetics
    • Intracellular Communication
    • Macromolecular Structure and Dynamics
  • A list of potential supervisors can be found here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master’s Program
    • Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology
    • Students who do not have a bachelor's in one of the above disciplines can be considered if they have taken 2 upper-year biochemistry courses
  • Doctor’s Program
    • Master’s degree or equivalent
    • Exceptional applicants who have a minimum academic average of 85% can apply for direct Entry to PhD from a Bachelor's Program; the applicant must state his/her intentions in a covering letter as part of the application
    • Research experience for direct entry would be an asset, but is not a requirement.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum B+ (78%, as calculated by the Department) during the last two years of study

For more information, click here

GRE

  • International students must take a GRE in one of the following subjects: Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Biology, or Chemistry.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application form
  • Application fee $100.00 CDN
  • Official transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • Department of Biochemistry questionnaire
  • TOEFL score (if applicable)
  • GRE score (if applicable)

For more information, click here

Other Requirements

  • Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency
    • Minimum TOEFL score:
      • Paper-based: 600
      • Internet-based: 90 (individual scores must be no lower than 22)
      • Computer-based:250
    • IELTS: 6.5 out of 9

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • October 15 (for January start)
  • February 1 (First round considerations for September start)
  • February 1 (for May start)
  • June 1 (for September start)

For more information, click here


Tuition 2012-2013

  • Domestic students: $6,561 per year
  • International students: $16,887 per year

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here


Funding

  • Master's: $22,179 per year on average
  • Doctoral: $31,188 per year on average
  • The minimum funding is $12,000 plus tuition

For other funding opportunities, click here

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