University of Alberta offers Master of Science Cell Biology, a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
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 Cell Biology at the University of Alberta is a thesis-based graduate degree offered by the Department of Cell Biology within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. The program trains students through an independent research program complemented by seminars and formal coursework, developing skills in identifying research problems, critically analyzing scientific information, and communicating results. Departmental research areas include organelle biogenesis and disease, neurobiology, virology, cancer apoptosis and signal transduction, proteomics, molecular evolution, RNA biology, chaperones, and pathogen-host interactions, supported by funding from agencies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. 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 seeking thesis-based research training in cell biology ahead of further doctoral study or research careers in the biomedical sciences.
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.
