Biochemistry Graduate Program Dr. Matthew S Miller Assistant Dean – Biochemistry Graduate Program Associate Chair (Graduate Education) – Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences Email: mmiller@mcmaster.ca Office: MDCL 2324 @MacBiochemGrad

Program Quick FAQs Approximately 130 students (~75% PhD, 25% MSc) 53 world-class faculty members Our students are awarded over $1 million in external scholarships annually Typically publish ~60 papers per year in top scientific journals Research-intensive focus State-of-the-art facilities Personalized, student-centred training

Admissions Requirements MSc Program (2 years) Minimum B+ average (8.5/12) in final 2 years (most students receiving offers have A or A+) Statement of interest. Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree? Be genuine 2 reference letters. Choose faculty who know you well and can tell the committee more than what they can gather from your transcript and CV *Prior research experience a major asset Option to transfer into PhD program (typically between 12 and 18 months after admission) Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee offer of admission PhD Program (4 years) Same as above + MSc degree Exceptional applicants (A average + extensive research experience and accomplishments) may be considered for direct entry PhD MD/PhD Program (7 years – 3 MD + 4 PhD) Fulfill entry requirements for PhD program MCAT + CASPer. Minimum MCAT score of 127 on critical analysis and reasoning Apply directly to MD/PhD program: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdphd/

~Students may enter the graduate program in January, May or September~ Admissions Deadlines ~Students may enter the graduate program in January, May or September~ May 2019 Deadlines Early deadline (Domestic applicants): February 1st, 2019 Final deadline (Domestic applicants): March 1st, 2019 Final deadline (International applicants): January 18th September 2019 Deadlines Early deadline (Domestic applicants): February 1, 2019 Final deadline (Domestic applications): June 30, 2019 January 2020 Deadlines Final deadline (Domestic applications): September 14, 2019

Admissions FAQs Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – applicants informed of decision via email Initial offers are “conditional” – must find a supervisor who will support your studies *It is strongly recommended that your contact potential supervisors PRIOR to submitting your application

Stipends MSc minimum: $23, 581 PhD minimum: $25, 708 MD/PhD minimum: $27, 077 *Minimum support is higher for students who hold major external awards (e.g. CIHR, NSERC, OGS) Many merit-based internal scholarships offered on an annual basis

Program Structure MSc PhD Duration: 2 years 2 courses (3 unit) required. One must be from BIOCHEM course offerings Typically no TA responsibilities Thesis + Defense PhD Duration: 4 years No course requirements Guaranteed TA Qualification exam (12 months) Comprehensive exam (18 months) Thesis + Defense

Resources Biochemistry Graduate Program Website: https://biochemgraduateprogram.ca/ Health Sciences Graduate Studies Website: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/grad/index.html McMaster School of Graduate Studies Website: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/ Graduate Officer: Ms. Lisa Kush (kushl@mcmaster.ca) Graduate Assistant: Ms. Allison Taylor (tayloa1@mcmaster.ca)

Questions?