Cell Biology

Cell Biology

	Program Website:	www.cellbiology.ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
	Program Email:	cellbio@ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
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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

Apoptosis and Signal Transduction
Cancer
Chaperones and Protein Folding
Molecular Evolution
Organelle Biogenesis and Disease
Pathogen-Host Interactions
Proteomics
RNA Biology
Spinal Cord Injury
Virology

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MSc (Thesis)	2	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
minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

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 600 (paper-based) or a total score of 100 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
MELAB: minimum score of 91
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6 on each band
CAEL: overall minimum score of 70, with at least 70 on each subtest
PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 68

Other Requirements

applicants must complete the departmental interest indicator form, available on the Department of Cell Biology website

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	No deadline (rolling applications)	April 1 - China/Nigeria June 1 - Other
	Winter (Jan) Entry	No deadline (rolling applications)	Aug 1 - China/Nigeria Oct 1 - Other

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

$22,000 a year plus full tuition coverage

International

$22,000 a year plus domestic tuition coverage

About the Department

open and highly interactive department; student trainees interact directly with faculty
primarily researched-focused training
funding/scholarships available from multiple agencies
competitive stipends include a tuition supplement
independently ranked one of the top Cell Biology departments in North America

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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