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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry (Thesis): Bioinformatics

Subject Ranking

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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,973 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.Sc. degree requires a minimum of 45 credits, up to a maximum of 51 credits. It consists  of Thesis Courses (30 credits) - BIOC 694 Thesis Research 4 (3 credits); BIOC 698 Thesis Research 2 (12 credits); BIOC 699 Thesis Research 3 (15 credits); Required Courses (6 credits) - BIOC 696 Seminars in Biochemistry (3 credits); COMP 616D1 Bioinformatics Seminar (1.5 credits); COMP 616D2 Bioinformatics Seminar (1.5 credits); and Complementary Courses (9 credits) - from various options. The Graduate Advisory Committee may stipulate additional coursework depending on the background of the candidate. BIOC 450 (Protein Structure and Function) and BIOC 454 (Nucleic Acids) are additional requirements for those who have not previously completed equivalent courses in their prior training.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.Sc. degree requires a minimum of 45 credits, up to a maximum of 51 credits. It consists  of Thesis Courses (30 credits) - BIOC 694 Thesis Research 4 (3 credits); BIOC 698 Thesis Research 2 (12 credits); BIOC 699 Thesis Research 3 (15 credits); Required Courses (6 credits) - BIOC 696 Seminars in Biochemistry (3 credits); COMP 616D1 Bioinformatics Seminar (1.5 credits); COMP 616D2 Bioinformatics Seminar (1.5 credits); and Complementary Courses (9 credits) - from various options. The Graduate Advisory Committee may stipulate additional coursework depending on the background of the candidate. BIOC 450 (Protein Structure and Function) and BIOC 454 (Nucleic Acids) are additional requirements for those who have not previously completed equivalent courses in their prior training.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

86+
3+
6.5+
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Agreement of a faculty member to act as Thesis Supervisor and to provide adequate financial support
  • Acceptance by a Bioinformatics or Chemical Biology research director
1 Year
Feb
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
10,924 CAD

International Students

21,973 CAD
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