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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/grad.html <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/grad.html <br>
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'''Phone:''' 519-661-2111 ext. 86850  <br>
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'''Phone:''' (519) 661-3074 <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' barb.green@schulich.uwo.ca  
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' barb.green@schulich.uwo.ca
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Master’s Program (MSc) - 2 years
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====Curriculum====
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**Can transfer into the PhD program before completion of the 5th term (20 months)
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*Master’s (MA, MPD, etc.)
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*Doctor’s Program (PhD) - 4 years
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**2 years in length
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**Students that entered through direct entry must complete a qualifying exam within the first year
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*Doctorate (PhD, etc.)
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*77 graduate students currently enrolled
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**4 years in length
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**90% of students had an undergraduate average of A or A+
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/program.html here]
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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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====Admission statistics====
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*Total enrollment in 2013: 77
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/program.html here]
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Master’s Program
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*Master’s
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**Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology
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**Degree: Honors degree (i.e. a 4 year degree, with or without a research project) or its equivalent from an accredited University in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology prior to enrollment.
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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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*Doctorate
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*Doctor’s Program
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**Degree: a Master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology or a degree approved by the Applications Review Committee, prior to enrollment.
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**Master’s degree or equivalent
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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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**Research experience for direct entry would be an asset, but is not a requirement.  
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#admission here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#admission here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum B+ (78%, as calculated by the Department) during the last two years of study
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html here]
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*A minimum academic average of B+ (78%, as calculated by the Department) during the final two years of your undergraduate program is required
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#admission here]
  
 
====GRE====
 
====GRE====
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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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*GRE is required for international students outside North America.
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*Scores will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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*The GRE must be taken before June 1, 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 5 years will not be accepted.
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*GRE subject test is required in one of the following:
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**Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
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**Biology
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**Chemistry
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#international here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#international here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application form  
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*Application form
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*Application fee $100.00 CDN
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*Transcripts from all Universities attended
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*Official transcripts
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*2 letters of reference
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*2 Letters of Reference
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*Department questionnaire
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*Department of Biochemistry questionnaire
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*Valid English Proficiency Score (international students only)
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*TOEFL score (if applicable)
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*Valid GRE score (international students only)
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*GRE score (if applicable)
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For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#process 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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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency
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*February 1, 2013: First round considerations for September start
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**Minimum TOEFL score:
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*June 1, 2013: Application deadline for September start
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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==
 
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*October 15 (for January start)
 
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*February 1 (First round considerations for September start)
 
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*February 1 (for May start)
 
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*June 1 (for September start)
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#deadline here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/applyAdmit.html#deadline here]
  
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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*Domestic students: $2,213.67 per semester
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*Domestic students: $6,561 per year
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*International students: $5,324.33 per semester
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*International students: $16,887 per year
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For more information, click [http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html here] <br>
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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==
 
==Funding==
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*Master's: $22,179 per year on average
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*Master’s
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*Doctoral: $31,188 per year on average
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*Minimum support: $12,000 per year
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*The minimum funding is $12,000 plus tuition
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*Doctorate
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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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*Minimum support: $12,000 per year
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For more information, click [http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_finances/funding_opportunities.html here] <br>
  
 
[[Category:University of Western Ontario|Biochemistry]]
 
[[Category:University of Western Ontario|Biochemistry]]
 
[[Category:Biochemistry|Western Ontario]]
 
[[Category:Biochemistry|Western Ontario]]

Revision as of 22:55, 16 November 2013

Biochemistry
Canadian universities

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McGill
Montréal
Queen's
Saskatchewan
Simon Fraser
Toronto

American universities
International universities


Contacts

Website: http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/grad/grad.html
Phone: (519) 661-3074
Admissions e-mail: barb.green@schulich.uwo.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Master’s (MA, MPD, etc.)
    • 2 years in length
  • Doctorate (PhD, etc.)
    • 4 years in length

For more information on the program, click here

Admission statistics

  • Total enrollment in 2013: 77
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master’s
    • Degree: Honors degree (i.e. a 4 year degree, with or without a research project) or its equivalent from an accredited University in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology prior to enrollment.
  • Doctorate
    • Degree: a Master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in biochemistry, biology, genetics, chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or physiology or a degree approved by the Applications Review Committee, prior to enrollment.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • A minimum academic average of B+ (78%, as calculated by the Department) during the final two years of your undergraduate program is required

For more information, click here

GRE

  • GRE is required for international students outside North America.
  • Scores will be evaluated on an individual basis.
  • The GRE must be taken before June 1, 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 5 years will not be accepted.
  • GRE subject test is required in one of the following:
    • Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
    • Biology
    • Chemistry

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application form
  • Transcripts from all Universities attended
  • 2 letters of reference
  • Department questionnaire
  • Valid English Proficiency Score (international students only)
  • Valid GRE score (international students only)

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • February 1, 2013: First round considerations for September start
  • June 1, 2013: Application deadline for September start

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • Domestic students: $2,213.67 per semester
  • International students: $5,324.33 per semester

For more information, click here

Funding

  • Master’s
  • Minimum support: $12,000 per year
  • Doctorate
  • Minimum support: $12,000 per year

For more information, click here

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