PhD Biochemistry and Medical Genetics at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Earning your PhD in biochemistry and medical genetics is an immersive four-year experience that opens doors to a wide range of thesis projects. Explore exciting areas of research, including cancer biology, epigenetics, and the genetic basis of development and disease. With our support, you’ll engage in meaningful investigations that contribute to scientific knowledge and improve health outcomes.

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 4-5 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Biochemistry and Medical Genetics (PhD) program accepts applications for Fall, Winter, and Summer entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a four to five-year program of study leading to a Biochemistry and Medical Genetics (PhD). In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must meet the following requirements depending on their method of entry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the biochemistry and medical genetics (PhD) program, you need to meet the following criteria: Educational background: A thesis-based master’s degree (at least two years long) or an equivalent degree in biochemistry, genetics, or a closely related field. Academic performance: A cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.5 scale (or an equivalent), with no grades lower than C+ in your master's courses. In some situations, master’s students who have excelled in their first year may be eligible to transfer to the PhD program. For more details, please check the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies supplementary regulations. Additionally, all applicants must also meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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