Biochemistry and Microbiology

Our PhD program in Biochemistry and Microbiology offers research training in a broad range of life science research areas at the cellular, sub-cellular and molecular levels. Our focus on research and supporting facilities (proteomics, microsequencing and aquatics) provide many exciting opportunities. Financial support is a minimum of $18k per annum with a wide array of graduate awards. 

• Scientific Writing for Biomedical Research
• Regulation of Eukaryotic Gene Expression
• Cell Signaling
• Fundamentals of Crystallography
• Practical Crystallography
• Practical Molecular Biology
• Experimental Origins of Molecular Biology
• Bacterial Pathogen Alteration of Eukaryotic Host Cell Functions
• Practical Bioinformatics
• Cancer Immunology from Bench to Bedside
• Seminars 
• Thesis

Requirements

• Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of at least 600 is required (100 for the internet based version). An overall score of at least B and 7.0 with no score of less than 6.5 on each academic component of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be accepted as an alternative to a TOEFL score. Scores older than two years are not acceptable.
• Applicants holding or expecting to hold a BSc may only apply to the MSc program. To transfer to the PhD program, MSc students must apply within 18 months of starting their MSc and pass a candidacy examination that consists of a successful oral defense of a research grant proposal.
• Admission to a doctoral degree program normally requires a master's degree in Biochemistry or Microbiology from a recognized institution. Students who wish to enter the PhD program after completion of a MSc degree in this department must apply in the usual manner. One of the referees for this application must be the MSc supervisor as the Department of Graduate Studies Committee must consult with M.Sc. supervisor before deciding on the student's re-admissibility.

Scholarships

• Student Stipends
• Entrance & Productivity Awards 
• Supervisor-Held Grant Funds
• Research Assistantships
• Departmental Teaching Assistantships 
• University of Victoria Fellowships
• Pacific Century Research Awards
• University of Victoria Graduate Awards
• President's Research Scholarships
• Howard E. Petch and David F. Strong Research Scholarships
• Outstanding Graduate Entry Award (OGEA)