Dr. John Chik

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Chik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Mount Royal University. His research focuses on understanding molecular forces and protein conformational change that enable biological function in vivo. He primarily utilizes advanced mass spectrometry techniques such as hydrogen/deuterium exchange, covalent modification, and chemical cross-linking to study protein conformations under in vitro and near in vivo conditions. With a solid foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology, he aims to unveil the complexities of protein behavior and functionality.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.