Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biochemistry)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 Year
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake June/Feb
  • Minimum GPA 3

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
INR 7,066 INR 739,772

Program Description

  • M.Sc Biochemistry at Western University is offered as a full-time basis for a duration of 2-year.
  • Ranked 4th in Canada’s best universities by student satisfaction in Maclean’s Rankings 2020
  • The Department of Biochemistry offers MSc with thesis-based degrees require completion of a research-intensive thesis, course work, and participation in a seminar program.
  • Research programs are categorized into six major areas: genome dynamics, epigenetics and gene expression; human genetics and clinical biochemistry; macromolecular structure and dynamics; signal transduction and intracellular communication; proteomics; bioinformatics. State-of-the-art facilities are available in the areas of protein structure, genetics and proteomics, and cellular signal transduction.
  • The Student to ratio is 24:1.
  • The Employment rate of Western University is 91%.
  • Students can apply for scholarship programs initiated by the Government of Canada up to 40,664 USD per year.
  • The living cost range in Canada is 4,500 USD – 10,800 per year.
  • The average salary goes up to 81,500 USD after completing this program.
  • Students have career opportunities to work as:
    • Academic researcher.
    • Analytical chemist.
    • Biomedical scientist.
    • Biotechnologist.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students have to complete a science bachelor’s honors degree in computer science or a highly related discipline.
  • Or, bachelor's (4-year, honors degree) or equivalent from a recognized degree-granting institution.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 2 years of study is required to be eligible for this program.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility : Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed graduation in B.Sc.(H) Computer Science or B.Sc. Applied Physical Sciences with Mathematics and Computer Science.
  • Or, completed a B.Sc (General) degree from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The Documents required are:
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of your experience and skills.
  • English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
  • Exam scores like GMAT, GRE are to be submitted.