Biochemistry and Food Science

Degrees offered

MSc (Biochemistry)
PhD (Biochemistry)
MSc (Food Science)
PhD (Food Science)

Application deadlines

March 1 for Fall admission
July 1 for Winter admission
November 1 for Spring admission

Departmental website

Why Biochemistry at Memorial?

Faculty members are experts in the following areas of research:

Environmental biochemistry and toxicology
Metabolic regulation and nutritional biochemistry
Food science
Food engineering and marine biotechnology
Molecular and cellular biology
Macromolecules, lipids, proteins, and glycoproteins

Funding

Memorial University offers competitive funding packages to eligible Canadian and International graduate students. Below is an approximate value of funding packages recently offered to graduate students in Biochemistry. For more information on special fees, continuance fees, and related charges, refer to Fees and Funding.

MSc: $14,250-$17,250

PhD: $16,500-$19,500

Tuition

We are proud to offer some of the lowest graduate tuition rates in Canada. The following are general program fees for graduate programs in Biochemistry. For more information, refer to Graduate Tuition and Cost of Living.

Program	Program fee per semester		# of semesters
Program	Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents	International Students	# of semesters
Master’s program
Plan A	$733	$953	6
Plan B	$486	$632	9
PhD	$683	$887	12

Duration (for full-time students)

Master’s: 2 years | PhD: 4 years

Find a supervisor that meets your research needs

Visit the Department of Biochemistry website for areas of research, or search Yaffle to find a supervisor you may wish to work with (for research programs).

Description of programs

The Department of Biochemistry offers graduate programs leading to MSc and PhD degrees in Biochemistry and Food Science. The program of study consists of courses and research work that are designed to equip the students with the knowledge and experience required of modern researchers.

Based on their background, students are advised on their course work by the respective supervisory committees. PhD candidates undergo a comprehensive examination, normally within a year after registration, which assesses their knowledge in general Biochemistry or Food Science, and in their area of specialization. After successful completion of the course requirement (and the comprehensive examination, in the case of the PhD), the student submits a thesis embodying the results of his or her original research.

Minimum admission requirements

For MSc: Bachelor's degree (second class) in an appropriate area of study
For PhD: Master degree in an appropriate area of study

Important Note: The information provided on this website is subject to change. The University Calendar is the final authority on university regulations.