Master of Science Biochemistry at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada is a master's degree in Biochemistry programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Biochemistry
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Alberta is a thesis-based graduate degree offered by the Department of Biochemistry within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. The program trains students across biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, combining an independent research program and thesis with the development of critical analysis and scientific communication skills. Departmental research strengths include membrane protein biology, the molecular and cell biology of lipids, and signal transduction, with many faculty also affiliated with the Centre for Prion and Protein Folding Diseases, the Cardiovascular Research Centre, the Alberta Diabetes Institute, the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, and the Women and Children's Health Research Institute. Students have access to the National High Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre (NANUC) and other specialized biochemical, biophysical, and molecular biology equipment. Admission follows the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry's graduate program entrance requirements. The program is delivered on campus at the University of Alberta's Edmonton campus and suits students pursuing thesis-based research training in biochemistry ahead of further doctoral study or research careers.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a University of Alberta baccalaureate degree or an equivalent qualification, meeting the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies' minimum admission grade point average of 3.0 (a B average) on the 4-point scale; clinically-related and course-based programs may require a higher AGPA. Applications require three letters of reference (at least two from academic sources), a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a Supervisor Confirmation and Applicant Funding Information form completed by the supervisor. Admission to Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry graduate programs is competitive and decided by the department; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
