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| | Biological Sciences – Microbiology and Biotechnology | | |
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| School | University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research | | |
| Location | Edmonton, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
| School Size | | | |
| Degree | Master | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 77% | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | The Department’s minimum admission requirements are a 4-year undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. | | |
| Cost |
See UAlberta's Tuition and Fees page for full details. | | |
| Scholarships | | | |
| Description | The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. It strives to develop scholars familiar with literature in their field, capable of identifying new problems and new directions of endeavour in their field, and competent with the methods of data collection and analysis essential to do research. Students will fulfil these objectives through several forums: a supervised research program, coursework, participation in seminar programs, and defending their dissertation. | | |
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