Overview

Our MSc and PhD Molecular Biology and Biochemistry degree programs at Simon Fraser University emphasize research in combination with relevant course work.

Features

Students have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with researchers from a wide range of disciplines.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry;

Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium;

Genomics and Bioinformatics Colloquium;

Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium;

Graduate Research Candidacy Examination.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 18 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A current copy of your Curriculum Vitae. Be sure to include any publications you may have.

Copies of unofficial transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended. Official one(s) will be requested when you receive an offer of admission. Applicants who completed their former degrees at SFU are not required to submit an official SFU transcript to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

3 strongly supportive Letters of Reference. The online admission system will instruct you on how to request the reference letters.

A brief (approx. 300 words) description of your research interests and research experience.

A piece of academic writing sample. It should demonstrate your proficiency in analyzing a topic in the related field of the program for which you are applying. It can be a copy of your BSc/MSc thesis, a university level course paper, journal article, capstone project or research paper.

Tuition Fee

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International

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 72 months.
National

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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