About the course

The Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, offers graduate programs leading to the MSc and PhD degrees in cell biology. The Department provides a world-class training environment in a range of areas including organelle biogenesis and disease, virology, cancer apoptosis and signal transduction, proteomics, molecular evolution, RNA biology, chaperones and pathogen-host interactions, and spinal cord injury. Through a strong independent research program, complemented by seminars and formal coursework, students are trained to identify important problems, critically analyze scientific information and effectively communicate their results.The Department is located primarily on two floors of the Medical Sciences Building and is endowed with state of the art equipment needed to perform experimental work in modern cell biology. These include extensive microscopy and tissue culture facilities, a transmission electron microscope and image analysis system, 2-D gel analysis set-up for proteomics, imaging systems for detection of radioactive or light-emitting gels or blots, chromatography systems for protein purification and biochemical analysis, microinjection facilities, as well as cold rooms, dark rooms, ultracentrifuges and scintillation counters. Staff and students also have access to several facilities within the Medical Sciences Building for global analysis using proteomics, confocal microscopy, and antibody production, as well as peptide synthesis and sequencing. 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

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2025	Edmonton
Fall (August), 2025	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2026	Edmonton

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Alberta

Applicants are normally required to have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.TOEFL (paper-based) - 600.TOEFL (internet-based) - 100. IELTS - 7 Minimum score - each section 6.GPA of 3.3 on a 4-point scale or for minimum requirements

　　

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