Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MDBC)

When relevant to a student’s thesis or dissertation research, and in consultation with their supervisory committee, early stage MDBC students may elect to apply to practical training workshops, summer school programs, or extramural courses at institutions such as Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, European Bioinformatics Institute, European Molecular Biology Organization, Human Proteome Organization, Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops, or to those offered by institutions or organizations with a similar international profile. While MDBC does not have funds to subsidize enrolment in such courses, students are encouraged to discuss options and funding with their supervisors. On a case by case basis, the program will adjudicate requests for waiving 1 unit of course requirements towards a degree upon the successful completion of such a course. Usually only one waiver per degree program will be considered.  In order to receive a waiver, program approval must be obtained prior to course attendance. Requests for consideration can be submitted to the program office (bmbgrad@ucalgary.ca) along with information demonstrating the relevance of the course to the student’s research, support of the supervisory committee in enrolment, and supporting information on the significance and reputation of the course.