Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Doctor of Philosophy Program
Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | Faculty of Science
丁香园AV Calendar 2012 Spring
This program provides advanced education and research training for a career in academia, industry, or the public sector, and emphasizes a research apprenticeship in combination with relevant course work. Students learn from and collaborate with researchers from a range of disciplines related to molecular biology and biochemistry (MBB). The program will be of interest to those wishing to use cutting edge laboratory and/or computational approaches to address research problems in biology, biochemistry or biomedical disciplines.
丁香园AV Requirements
Students who possess a master of science (MSc) degree may apply to the molecular biology and biochemistry graduate program committee to be admitted to the doctor of philosophy (PhD) program. Exceptional students who have a bachelor of science (BSc) degree and relevant research experience may also be considered for entry. Applicants must have identified 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 identified a proposed senior supervisor will be considered for program admission.
Program Requirements
Entry with a BSc
Students who enter the program with a bachelor of science (BSc) degree, or equivalent, will achieve a minimum total of 18 units, at least 15 of which must be in graduate courses, by completing all of
- MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I
- MBB 806-3 PhD Graduate Research Seminar鈥�
and one unit of MBB colloquia by completing one of
- MBB 821-1 Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium
- MBB 822-1 Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium
- MBB 823-1 Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium
- MBB 861-1 Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium
- MBB 862-1 Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium
- MBB 863-1 Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium
and another 11 units selected from other graduate courses, chosen in consultation with the supervisory committee and which can include approriate courses from MBB and/or other departments. Two of these 11 units can come from colloquia and/or journal clubs, with journal clubs being completed as one-unit directed readings courses.
鈥爀nrol at the earliest opportunity following four terms of program enrolment
Entry with an MSc
Students who enter the program with a master of science (MSc) degree will complete a minimum total of six units, including both of
- MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I
- MBB 806-3 PhD Graduate Research Seminar鈥�
鈥燾ompleted at the first opportunity following two terms of program enrolment
If MBB 801 has already been completed, the remaining three units must be earned by completing appropriate graduate courses or colloquia.
Students will maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Thesis
The program's emphasis is on original research, culminating in an original thesis that contributes to new knowledge and 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.