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Biological Sciences
 
  Program Website: www.biology.ualberta.ca
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Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Biological Sciences
  • Ecology
  • Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Plant Biology
  • Systematics and Evolution

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MSc (Thesis)

2.6

Fall (Sept)  Winter (Jan) 

 

PhD

5

Fall (Sept)  Winter (Jan) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
  • the minimum GPA required may be higher from year to year depending on the applicant pool
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 630 (paper-based) or a total score of 109 with a score of at least 26 on the speaking component and a score of 22 on all other components (internet-based) for departmental funding consideration; all other applicants minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based) with a score of at least 22 on each of the components
  • MELAB: minimum score of 85
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7, with at least 6 on each band
  • CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 75 for departmental funding consideration; all other applicants minimum overall score of 68

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

Mar 1
(Applications may be considered after this date depending on available funding)

Mar 1
(Applications may be considered after this date depending on available funding)
 

Winter (Jan) Entry

Mar 1
(Applications may be considered after this date depending on available funding)

Mar 1
(Applications may be considered after this date depending on available funding)

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • $23,600 for MSc student (teaching assistantship)
  • $24,250 for PhD student (teaching assistantship)

International

  • $23,600 for MSc student (teaching assistantship)
  • $24,250 for PhD student (teaching assistantship)
  • ~$3,590 a year to offset the International Student Differential Fee applied to tuition and fees; the department may cover this differential fee each year for 2.66 years of an MSc and 5 years of a PhD, or until thesis defense (whichever comes first)
About the Department
  • one of the largest and most scientifically diverse departments of its kind in Canada
  • six Research Interest Groups, with overlapping memberships, provide expertise in all areas of biological sciences
  • study programs are tailored individually to graduate student needs and emphasize interdisciplinary thinking
  • world-class research facilities, including the Drosophila Unit, Limnology Lab, Molecular Biology Service Unit, Microscopy Unit, Low-Level Mercury Analytical Lab, Geographic Information Systems, Digital Teaching Resources Lab, Aquatic Facility for freshwater and marine organisms, Meanook Field Station, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and the Fermentation and Protein Production Unit
  • collections include herbaria for vascular plants and bryophytes, and outstanding museum collections of insects and vertebrates both current and extinct
  • travel funds for students presenting posters at conferences or meetings
  • active Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA) that organizes annual Graduate Student Research Days, social activities and workshops on preparation for candidacy exams and thesis defense
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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