Overview
The research-based program ranges from biochemistry and molecular research to cellular and developmental biology, as well as genetics, immunology and bioinformatics. It also includes applications to cancer and clinical research.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students will enjoy practicing science at the University of Calgary in a setting that combines the amenities of a large city with the outdoor leisure activities of the nearby Rocky Mountains.
Outcomes
Academic research; post-secondary and secondary teaching; industry research and consulting; business consulting, analytics, management, sales, research and marketing; scientific writing; IP and patent law; medicine (lab tech; physician; clinical scientist); veterinary medicine.
Programme Structure
Course topics may include:
- analysis of eukaryotic genomes
- control of gene expression
- cytogenetics
- metabolic genetics
- biochemistry and molecular research
- cellular and developmental biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 56 other PhDs in Biology in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
GPA
- A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
- An MSc degree or equivalent. from a recognized institution.
- A current C.V.
- Three
Tuition Fee
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5604 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2802 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
2402 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1201 CAD per semester during 48 months.
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Living costs for Calgary
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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