Overview

Both require the completion of a research program and the preparation of a thesis.

Features

The Department of Biochemistry at University of Alberta strives to train scientists with both a broad knowledge of the disciplines of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology.

It also strives to develop critical and creative scholars who can communicate effectively.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Macromolecular Structure Analysis

Selected Topics in Protein Structure, Function, and Regulation

Selected Topics in Modern Molecular Biology

Selected Topics on the Structure and Function of Biological Membranes

Advances in Lipid and Lipoprotein Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

140

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 21 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

140

Take A Free Practice Test!

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of reference

A current curriculum vitae

A Statement of Intent

A list and description of all biochemistry courses that have been taken outside of the University of Alberta

Copies of any research papers or publications.

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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