Overview

A vital component of our research activity is our commitment to training students for successful careers in academic, medical and industrial settings. Dalhousie University ’s Biochemistry and Molecular Biology programme includes not only laboratory work, but also guided seminar presentations and discussion groups to develop the well-rounded researcher. Our students' successes have established a reputation of excellence for our training program.

Careers

Biochemistry continues to be a good preparation for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. Opportunities exist in universities and research institutes for biochemists with post-graduate degrees.

Possible careers include:

Employment in government, industrial and forensic science laboratories

Opportunities in clinical diagnostic medicine

Pharmaceutical, brewing and food processing industries

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Topics in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics

Mechanisms of Signal Transduction

Current Topics in Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids

Molecular Mechanisms of Complex Diseases

Advances in Cardiovascular Biochemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 14 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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General requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree.

Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

Programme specific criteria:

Enrolment in the graduate programme depends both on (1) securing a research supervisor and financial support and (2) meeting our standards for academic acceptability.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

18630 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18630 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

10864 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10864 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Halifax

Funding

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