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Thank you for your interest in graduate studies in Biochemistry at the University of Saskatchewan! Home for 20,000 students, located in a rapidly growing city, within a province that is in a strong economic position. The University of Saskatchewan's campus is one of the most beautiful campuses not lonly in Canada but also in North America. The student life is vibrant, with a variety of activities on and off the campus. Check it Out! The step-by-step process in applying to grad school with us is as follows:
If you intend to apply to graduate school here, it is absolutely required for you to first find a faculty member in our department who will agree in advance to being your research supervisor. To assist you in finding a suitable supervisor, here is a link to our faculty and their research interests. Please contact those individuals who you have an interest in working for as a graduate student.
Once you have identified a faculty member who is willing to be your supervisor, you will have to formally apply to the graduate program through the College of Graduate Studies and Research. The graduate studies application fee is $75 and is NOT refundable. You will also have to fill out the online application form at the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Completion of the College of Graduate Studies and Research online application form requires original academic transcripts and formal proof of English proficiency to be supplied.
One component of the application process is the letters of reference, please be sure to download the GSR 101 form from the above site and supply the form to your three confidential referees. Prospective students forms If the three reference letters are not filled out using the GSR 101 form, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be processed further.
For more information about graduate degrees and programs offered in Biochemistry, please visit here.
For information on how to apply to the College of Graduate Studies and Research, including admission requirements, please visit here.
Please note that there is no formal deadline date for applications to graduate studies in Biochemistry at the U of S, as we accept applications year-round. We also DO NOT require the GRE.
Resources for Prospective Grad Students
For additional information, contact the Biochemistry Graduate Secretary Margaret Ross by post:
Departmental Committee on Graduate Studies and Research,
Department of Biochemistry, University of Saskatchewan,
107 Wiggins Road,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E5,
Canada
or email Margaret Ross, Departmental Graduate Secretary
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