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Master of Biochemistry

Western University

  • London, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Biochemistry at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Biochemistry can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
  • Interpret evidence
  • Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Academic
  • Industry or government researcher
  • Educator
  • Professor
  • Medicine

Curriculum

  • Graduate courses
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis project
  • Research spans metabolic
  • Structural
  • Cardiovascular
  • Neurological
  • Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal and immune cell topics.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • BSc in biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Genetics
  • Chemistry
  • Cell biology
  • Microbiology
  • Physiology or closely related disciplines. Minimum 78% GPA in the undergraduate degree.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution comparable to a four-year Canadian bachelor's degree (some three-year degrees may not qualify), Program-specific requirements, References, Statement and CV

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Referee contact details
  • Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
  • Program-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
  2. non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
  3. enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
  4. statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
  5. then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to [email protected].

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,267 CAD
Application fee$185 CAD
Deposit$45,715 CAD

Program details

CampusLondon (main campus)
Faculty or schoolSchulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
DepartmentBiochemistry
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stayUp to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

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    September 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.