Program Overview
The Chemical Biology at University of Alberta is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemical Biology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Departmental Research Seminar
- Biomolecular Chemistry
- Optical Spectroscopy
- Electrochemistry
- Separations
- Mass Spectrometry
- Bioanalytical Chemistry
- X-ray Crystallography
- Synthesis and Applications of Inorganic and Nano-materials
- Transition Metal Chemistry
- Solid State Chemistry
- Asymmetric Catalysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Demonstration of proficiency in all four areas (analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical) as required.
Enrollment in and passing 3 one-term graduate level courses. MSc students will not be given course. exemption for courses taken prior to admission to the Chemistry graduate program.
Students must obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or greater in their first year, and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or greater in their second and subsequent years in order to remain in the graduate program.
MSc students must conduct research under the direction of their supervisor and must submit the results of this research as an MSc thesis to a committee. The committee will consist of the research supervisor, at least one member of the academic staff of the Chemistry Department, and one faculty member from another department.
At the MSc oral examination, the student is expected to give a brief oral presentation of his or research, and to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of his or her thesis subject and related areas.
Students who have obtained an Honors BSc in biochemistry from a Canadian University may be admitted to this program without being required to take clearance exams or remedial undergraduate courses. Other students may be admitted to the graduate program under conditions set by the graduate admissions committee.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alberta directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
