Overview

The program of Cell Biology at the University of Alberta provides a world-class training environment in a range of areas including organelle biogenesis and disease, virology, cancer apoptosis and signal transduction, proteomics, molecular evolution, RNA biology, chaperones and pathogen-host interactions, and spinal cord injury.

Learning outcomes

Through a strong independent research program, complemented by seminars and formal coursework, students are trained to identify important problems, critically analyze scientific information and effectively communicate their results.The Department is located primarily on two floors of the Medical Sciences Building and is endowed with state of the art equipment needed to perform experimental work in modern cell biology.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Birth and Death of a Cell

The Cell Biology of Disease

Current Topics in Cell Biology

Recent Advances in Cell Biology

Techniques in Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

68

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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120

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 14 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

68

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum Requirements

Admission is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

You must meet the minimum requirements in all subjects, even after receiving an admission offer, in order to remain admissible. (See your admission offer letter for more details.)

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Tuition Fee

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International

10018 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10018 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

4827 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4827 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 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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