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
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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PTE Academic

61

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 20 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

61

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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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10518 CAD / year

≈ 10518 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4923 CAD / year

≈ 4923 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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