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Biochemistry
Website: www.usask.ca/medicine/biochem
Graduate student programs in Biochemistry emphasize biotechnology, nanotechnology, diabetes, gene expression, metabolism, molecular biology, plant biochemistry, protein structure/function and engineering, muscle function, cell cycle control, and signal transduction in metabolism and cancer. There are also opportunities for collaborative graduate research programs with the Plant Biotechnology Institute, the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, companies located in Innovation Place and several other departments at the U of S.
Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.)
Admission Requirements- Honours Baccalaureate (or equivalent) from a college or university of acceptable standing, and equivalent to the degree at this university with a specialization in Biochemistry or related discipline.
Degree Requirements- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 30 credit units
- The normal requirement is that residency at the U of S is expected for the duration of the graduate program. If the need arises, the advisory committee will set the residency requirement of a student as is appropriate.
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements- Honours Baccalaureate (or equivalent) from a college or university of acceptable standing, and equivalent to the degree at this university with a specialization in Biochemistry or related discipline.
Degree RequirementsStudents must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level
- BIOC 990.0
- BIOC 994.0
- thesis defense
- The normal requirement is that residency at the U of S is expected for the duration of the graduate program. If the need arises, the advisory committee will set the residency requirement of a student as is appropriate.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Admission Requirements- A Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study; under no circumstances may a prospective student holding a Bachelor's degree be admitted directly into a Ph.D. program.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master's program).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
Degree RequirementsStudents must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level including any such courses taken at the M.Sc. level
- BIOC 990.0
- BIOC 996.0
- The advisory committee may recommend additional courses to address specific deficiencies of the student.
- qualifying examinations
- comprehensive examination
- thesis defense
- If the need arises, the advisory committee will set the residency requirement of a student as is appropriate.
Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.
Degree RequirementsStudents must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level including any such courses taken at the M.Sc. level.
- BIOC 990.0
- BIOC 996.0
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