About the course
Our graduate program provides an advanced education with the goal of preparing students for a career in research or other STEM disciplines. We offer MSc and PhD programs, and many of our MSc students successfully transfer to PhD. Our department is both unique and diverse, with expertise in nutrition, human metabolism, the molecular structure and function of proteins and membranes, and food science, as well as a background in physiology and the molecular etiology of normal and disease conditions ranging from obesity, cardiovascular diseases, neurology, and cancer to gastrointestinal tract biology and immune cell function. As part of the Faculty of Science, students will be given the opportunity to collaborate with academics from a wide range of backgrounds. Memorial University also boasts a new state-of-the-art Animal Research Center, modernizing medical research in the province. After graduation, students either continue on the academic track, move on to industry or government jobs, or pursue a career in medicine. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available
How to apply
Entry requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor's degree (minimum second class) in an appropriate area of study
Students who have completed secondary schooling, an undergraduate program, or a graduate program at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English will normally not require an English proficiency test. If the institution is located outside of Canada and/or the language of instruction is not clearly indicated on the official transcript, applicants are advised to provide a letter from their university stating the language of instruction.
TOEFL - Paper-based score of 550 or higher, or Internet-based with a score of 80 or higher.
IELTS - An average band score of 6.5 or higher on the academic test.
Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)
Two (2) letters of appraisal
English language requirements
6.5
Overall IELTS band score
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0
Application deadline:
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World ranking
501st / 1250
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