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2010-2011 Calendar | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry |
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Doctor of Philosophy Program
Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | Faculty of Science
91泡芙 Calendar 2010-2011
The MBB Ph.D. Program provides advanced education and research training for a career in academia or industry and emphasizes a research apprenticeship in combination with relevant course work. Students have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with researchers from a range of disciplines related to MBB. The program is of interest to those wishing to use cutting edge laboratory and/or computational approaches to address research problems in biology, biochemistry or biomedical disciplines.
Admission Requirements
Students who possess a Master of Science M.Sc. degree may apply to the MBB graduate program committee to be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program. Exceptional students holding a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and having relevant research experience may also be considered for entry. Applicants must have found a Senior Supervisor who is willing to consider their application. Applicants should contact faculty members directly to discuss their research interests and confirm the availability of funding and space in their research group. Only students having a proposed Senior Supervisor can be considered for admission to the program.
Program Requirements
Students who enter the program with a bachelor of science (BSc) degree, or equivalent, are required to complete a minimum total of 18 units, at least 15 of which must be in graduate courses.
All students must complete:
- MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I
- MBB 806-3 PhD Graduate Research Seminar鈥�
鈥爀nrol at the earliest opportunity following four terms of program enrolment
Up to 3 of the 18 units can consist of MBB colloquia:
- MBB 821, 822, 823 - Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium
- MBB 861, 862, 863 - Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium
Students who enter the program with a master of science (MSc) degree are required to complete a minimum of six units including both of:
- MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry II
- MBB 806-3 Ph.D. - Graduate Research Seminar鈥�
鈥燾ompleted at the first opportunity following two terms of program enrolment
If MBB 801-3 has already been taken by the student, the remaining three units must be completed by taking appropriate graduate courses or colloquia.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
Thesis
The emphasis of the program is on original research. An original thesis contributing to new knowledge is presented and defended according to graduate general regulation 1.7.5. The defense includes a public seminar on the contents of the thesis.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.