Master of Science Biochemistry in Canada at UOttawa Canada

Program Overview for Master of Science Biochemistry in Canada:

These programs train candidates for various teaching and research careers within and outside of academia. Graduate students actively participated in laboratory investigations, course work, and presentations at research seminars. As a result, they gained autonomy to conduct research and prepare publications. 

These courses create a stimulating and challenging environment for students to achieve outstanding achievement in research. Graduates of this program must demonstrate the research skills and credibility of professionals in their field of study. 

This department is the participating unit of the following cooperative projects: Bioinformatics (Master's level), Human and Molecular Genetics (Master's and Ph.D. level) and Pathology and Experimental Medicine (Master's level) and Ph.D.).

Main Areas of Research

• General biochemistry
• Molecular biology
• Nutrition and metabolism

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Science Biochemistry Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (MSc)
• Master of Science Biochemistry Specialization in Bioinformatics (MSc)
• Master of Science Biochemistry Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (MSc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry (Ph.D.)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (Ph.D.)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (Ph.D.)

The eligibility for Master of Science Biochemistry in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

• Have one of the following:
  • A bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major (or equivalent) in science with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
  • An MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
  • A DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree with a minimum average of 75% (B+)
• Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts, or other documents demonstrating research skills.
• Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.
  • We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
  • To register, you need to have been accepted by a thesis supervisor.
  • The supervisor’s name is required at the time of application.

Other Documents Required:

• Resume
• A letter of intent (max. 3 pages)
• Recommendation Letter (2)
• We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors early. To register, you need to be accepted by a thesis supervisor.
• Please note that non-required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures.
• Recommendation Letter (2)

Fast-Track from Master’s to PhD

Students enrolled in the thesis-based master’s program in Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a master’s thesis. For additional information, please consult the “Admission Requirements” section of the Ph.D. program.

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Science Biochemistry to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Science Biochemistry in Canada.

To be eligible for the differential tuition fee exemption, you must:

• be admitted to a program of studies offered only in French OR
• have a secondary or postsecondary diploma in French attesting to a minimum of two years of study, and for programs that offer compulsory courses in both official languages (English and French), enroll for the compulsory courses offered in French

The differential tuition fee exemption cannot be combined with the Education Bursary for International Master’s Students or the International Doctoral Scholarship.

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