Graduate Stipends and Finances

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Graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry are paid a yearly stipend available through a variety of sources depending on their degree program.

View the Department of Biochemistry's graduate funding package and frequently asked questions (FAQ). 

Minimum Funding Package (2026–2027)

For the 2026–2027 academic year, the minimum annual funding package for Biochemistry students is...

  • Domestic PhD students: $28,796.92 & eligible to apply for TA position.
  • International PhD students: $30,143.52 & eligible to apply for TA position.
  • Domestic MSc students: $20,960 & eligible to apply for TA position.
  • International MSc students: $33,784.19 & eligible to apply for TA position.

Graduate Teaching Assistantship compensation is provided in addition to the minimum funding packages outlined above. 

Scholarships

A variety of competitive scholarship opportunities exist. Details can be found on Western's Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies website under Student Finances. In addition, several awards are available through the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Dept. of Biochemistry.

SOGS Financial Support

Check out financial assistance available through SOGS.

Tuition and Benefits

Tuition information can be found on the Office of the Registrar website. All graduate students gain unlimited access to the Western Student Recreation Centre that houses state-of-the-art facilities for aquatics, personal training, fitness and intramural sports. Graduate students are provided with an annual London Transit pass providing bus service across the city.

Check out the Graduate Student Affordability Calculator. Please note that the calculator is not a promise of funding, nor a place to access scholarship support or financial aid; rather, it is intended to provide applicants with an accurate estimate of how much money they will need to pay for their tuition, fees, housing, food, and many other necessities for a 12-month (three term) academic year.