CanadaUniversity of CalgaryMasters

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Students with a bachelor’s degree who are looking to enjoy a wide variety of research that is at the forefront of many fields should consider getting a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSc Thesis) degree.

assignment-lateDeadline:Sep 30, 2025
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Cover
Views:93
Impressions:377
Duration
2 years
Tuition Fee
$8,081 annually
Level
Masters
Attendance
On Campus
Format
Full Time

Description

Program Overview

Students with a bachelor’s degree who are looking to enjoy a wide variety of research that is at the forefront of many fields should consider getting a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSc Thesis) degree. Research can include everything from biochemistry to molecular research, as well as cellular and developmental biology. It also ranges from genetics and immunology to bioinformatics, with applications to cancer and clinical research. As they deepen their skills, students will get to enjoy the amenities of a large city near the outdoor leisure activities of the Rocky Mountains. Completion of the program usually takes two years of full-time study.

Completing this program

Courses: Courses may include Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Bioinformatic Resources for the Biologist.
Research Ethics: Students are required to attend Research Integrity Day sessions in the first year of their program.
Sex & Gender Module: Students are required to complete one of the CIHR sex and gender online training modules found at discoversexandgender.ca in the first year of their program.
Seminars: Students participate in a journal club and work-in-progress seminars for their research group, and will present one seminar per year.
Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

Specializations

Bioinformatics

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.

A master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.

Requirement

GPA

A minimum of 3.0 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.

Minimum education

A four-year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Documents

A current résumé

A statement outlining the applicant's interests and reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this department. Clearly identify your thesis research area

Additional requirements

Applicants may be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee as part of the application screening process.

Applicants should have the equivalent of two years worth of appropriate work experience.

Reference letter

Two

Supervisor

Required

English language proficiency

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based) with a minimum score of 20 in each section. Our institution code is 0813.

IELTS score of 7.0, or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section (Academic version).

Fees

Tuition Fee $8,081 annually
Application Fee $200
Acceptance Fee $0
Housing Fee $1,000- $1,200 monthly
Living Fee $300- $500 monthly

Addition Information

DegreeMSC
Duration2 years
AttendanceOn Campus
LevelMasters
Country🇨🇦 Canada
Campuses
Main Campus
FormatFull Time
Intakes
Winter 2024 , Fall 2024 , Winter 2025 , Fall 2025 , Fall 2025 , Winter 2026 , Winter 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026
Study LanguageEnglish
Application Fee$125

$8,081 per year

assignment-lateSep 30, 2025
© 2020 - 2025 Univacity Ltd. All right reserved.