STEM
Thesis-based PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology with research from biochemistry to cellular and developmental biology, genetics and bioinformatics. A supervisor must agree to oversee the research before admission.
Faculty: Cumming School of Medicine | Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Duration: Four years full-time; six years maximum | Intake: May 1, September 1 or January 1 (deadlines: May: Mar 1 Canadian/PR, Dec 1 international; Sept: Jun 1 / Apr 1; Jan: Oct 1 / Aug 1) | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Three core courses and one to two electives, Research Integrity Day, a CIHR sex and gender module, seminars, candidacy examinations and an original research thesis defended in an open oral examination.
Academic research, teaching, industry research and consulting, scientific writing, IP and patent law, medicine; some graduates pursue post-doctoral research.
See . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations, the Cumming School of Medicine graduate programs require: Qualifications MSc degree, or relevant master’s degree, recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, or transfer from MSc program, or, in exceptional cases, BSc degree or equivalent. A minimum admission grade point average of 3.30 (on the University of Calgary four-point system; equivalent to a B+) based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 60 units and any master’s course work if applicable. A minimum 3.30 grade point average is also required in courses relevant to the proposed field of study.
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 academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.
The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
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