Difference between revisions of "University of Western Ontario Biochemistry"

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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 (MSc)
  • 2 years in length
• Doctorate (PhD)
  • 4 years in length

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Admission statistics

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

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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.

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GPA

• 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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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

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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)

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Timeline 2013-2014

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

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Tuition 2013-2014

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

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Funding

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

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