Chemical Biology (MSc) is a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme taught at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 2 years
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The MSc in Chemical Biology trains students at the interface of chemistry, biochemistry and biology, with an emphasis on applying chemical biology approaches to complex biological problems such as disease mechanisms, the regulation of biological pathways, and the roles of biomolecules in controlling cellular function. The degree is thesis-based and completed on a full-time basis, with a nominal length of two years. Students undertake original supervised research culminating in a written thesis and its defence, together with required graduate coursework. The program admits students for the September, January and May terms. It is administered by McMaster University and draws on faculty and research facilities spanning chemistry and chemical biology, and related biomedical science departments, supporting research that bridges chemical methodology and biological application.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university or college with at least a B+ average (equivalent to a McMaster GPA of 8.5 out of 12) in the final year of study, in courses relevant to the discipline of the proposed graduate work. A three-year degree meeting the Bologna Accord's European Higher Education Area framework is accepted in place of a four-year degree, with a Diploma Supplement attached to the transcript. Strong letters of recommendation are required, along with official transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended. Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum average does not guarantee a place, and the Graduate Admissions and Studies Committee of the relevant Faculty makes the final decision. Applicants whose primary language is not English, and who have not completed a degree taught in English, must submit an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each band) or a TOEFL iBT score of at least 92.
