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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Everything you need to become a well-rounded researcher. Dalhousie’s Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSc) program has a strong research focus with a commitment to training students for successful careers in academic, medical and industrial settings.

Faculty: Medicine  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

Biochemistry continues to be a good preparation for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. Opportunities exist in universities and research institutes for biochemists with post graduate degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Canadian applications - subject to availability of positions. Please contact the department. Non-Canadian Applicants - For September start: April 1; if visa processing is likely to be lengthy, please apply by March 1. Prospective PhD students: January or May start dates are also available, with August 31 or December 31 deadlines, respectively. Applications and supporting documentation (official transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL scores, Reference Letters sent directly to the department) should be submitted well in advance of the appropriate deadlines to allow time for consideration by the department. The Department also requires a Research Statement (1-2 pages maximum) detailing past research experience and research interests for graduate study; a CV or resume is also requested for a full assessment of academic acceptability.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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