Virtual 1 on 1 Academic Advising is now available from the Department of Biochemistry’s undergraduate program office.
Email us to set up an appointment.
Reference Letters *
Reference requests for any October 2023 deadlines are no longer available.
- Policies and procedures (.docx)
- Reference letter request form (PDF)
- Student information disclosure form (PDF)
Note: Reference requests must be submitted at least four weeks in advance of the due date or they will not be accepted.
* Please note that these forms/procedures are exclusive to Dr. Vulcu. For reference letter requests from other faculty members, please contact them directly.
Thesis/Research Courses
Thesis/research course application process
As of September first, please feel free to contact any faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) about a potential thesis position. If you would like to work with someone outside of the department please email the academic program advisor to ensure the supervisor is suitable and the project fits our departmental criteria. Once you have secured a position, please submit your permission form by March 31st.
If you have any questions or issues applying for a thesis or research position, of if you have questions or issues with your current thesis or research course, please email Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey, the course coordinator: This only applies to BIOCHEM 3A03, 3R06, 4F09, 4T15, 4Z03.
For information regarding BIOMEDDC 4A15 please email Michelle Biro, the biomedical discovery and commercialization (BDC) administrative assistant. This only applies to BIOMEDDC 4A15.
Thesis Information and Permission Forms
Frequently asked questions - BBS thesis Download (.docx)
BIOCHEM research and thesis course quick guide.
Research project approval request form Download (PDF)
Use this form to request supervision by a non-BBS researcher, or to request approval for BIOCHEM 3R03
Please note: Students in Level III of honours biochemistry – biomedical research specialization (BSc) should refer to the Avenue to Learn thesis placement course for permission forms and completed form submission folders.
Other Forms
Regrading request form Download (PDF)
Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences regrading request form.
Regrading policy Download (PDF)
This regrading policy was established to deal with any serious errors in grading.
Final exam reviewing procedure form Download (PDF)
Students who would like to review their final exam should follow the procedure outlined in this form.
Request for deferred examination form Download (PDF)
Petition for special consideration (form B) request for deferred examination.
Request for Relief for Missed Academic Term Work (MSAF) Download (PDF)
McMaster Student Absence Form (Administrative Request)