$6,683 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
- McMaster University offers a Master of Science in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is a research-intensive program embracing a variety of diverse scientific areas of biochemistry including stem cells and cancer research, cell and human biology, microbiology and infectious diseases, and structural biology.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Microbiology, Immunology and Drug Discovery
- Metabolism, Cell Biology and Genomics
- Stem Cells and Cancer Biology
- Students for the M.Sc. degree is required to spend at least 1 calendar year in full-time study at McMaster University.
- The Students must complete, with at least B- standing, at least one full, 700-level graduate course (or two half-courses), which must include at least one half, 700-level graduate course in Biochemistry.
- The Biochemistry Graduate Program of study is an intensive and thesis research-driven, with a goal of the publication in peer-review journals by the second year of study.
- All MSc students are required to present one public seminar in the Departmental seminar program.
- Students who enter our graduate program with a B.Sc. may proceed directly into the Biochemistry Ph.D. program in approximately 12 months without writing up a Master’s thesis.
- The department provides various types of degree in this program such as:
- MSc in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences (2 years)
- PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences (4 years)
- MD/PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences (6-7 years)
- The average salary of the program goes up to 54,000 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $6411 | $6411 |
| Health insurance | $152 | $152 |
| Other Fees | $120 | $120 |
| Total Fees | $6683 | $6683 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent such as B.Sc., B.Eng., from a recognized university.
- Students must have a B+ minimum average grade in their final 2 years of study.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree must have a substantial background in science or a related field.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, if students have given the GRE exam then it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.