PhD

Biochemistry

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English French
Local:$ 2.45 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 14.8 k / Year(s) Deadline: Sep 15, 2024
StudyQA ranking:3340 Duration:2 years

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This doctorate program provides in-depth training in biomedical and basic research with a seminar course and as much time as possible dedicated to laboratory work.

The program gives students a background in biochemistry and molecular biology research. Students will carry out a laboratory research project under the supervision of an experienced professor or researcher. Once they finish their projects, which generally take between two and five years, graduates can directly enter the job market or continue their training with a postdoctoral fellowship that may eventually lead to a research position.

Although Université de Montréal is a French-language university, many of our research departments are open to creating a bilingual environment for students in graduate-level programs. These departments are aware of the importance of bilingualism in order for graduate students to succeed in their research careers. Students who are proficient in English are therefore welcome and accepted into graduate-level programs.

The doctorate program consists of 90 credits. There are six options:

  • Flexible Stream (Segment 70)
  • Molecular Genetics (Segment 71)
  • Structural Biology (Segment 72)
  • Human Genomics (Segment 73)
  • In Silico Biochemistry (Segment 74)
  • Cellular Dynamics of Macromolecular Complexes (Segment 75)

Research must be done as a residency at either Université de Montréal or a research laboratory of an affiliated institute or hospital approved by the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Medicine. Students are required to take seminar courses throughout the program.

Entry to PhD from MSc and direct entry to PhD from MSc without dissertation.
This program consists of 4 mandatory course credits and 86 credits for research and a thesis. It also includes additional courses depending on candidates' needs. 

Direct entry to PhD from BSc.
This program consists of 4 mandatory course credits and 86 credits for research and a thesis. Students must complete all master’s-level courses that relate to their chosen option for the PhD program.

 

1. Admission requirements

To be admitted as a regular student in the PhD (Biochemistry) program, candidates must:

  • Meet the general admission requirements (section XI) of the “Règlement pédagogique de la Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales” (educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of French and English (learn more).
  • Provide two letters of recommendation and a curriculum vitae.
  • For the Cellular Dynamics of Macromolecular Complexes limited-enrolment option, priority will be given to students whose supervisors are part of the group of researchers who are working on this specific research problem.

1.1 Admission requirements – Entry to PhD from MSc

  • Have an MSc (Biochemistry), an MSc in a relevant discipline or an equivalent degree, or show proof of equivalent education.
  • Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.3 out of 4.3.

1.2 Admission requirements – Direct entry to PhD from MSc without dissertation

  • Be enrolled in the MSc program and have finished all compulsory MSc courses.
  • Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.4 out of 4.3.

1.3 Admission requirements – Direct entry to PhD from BSc

  • Have a BSc (Biochemistry), a BSc in a relevant discipline, an MD, or an equivalent degree.
  • Have obtained a grade-point average at the undergraduate level of at least 3.6 out of 4.3.
  • Have research experience.

Each year, the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FESP) awards over $8 million in student financial support. The main FESP-managed scholarships include:

  • Doctoral scholarships
  • Special additional tuition waiver for foreign students
  • International students' scholarships
  • Maternity leave scholarships for doctoral students
  • Scholarships for end of Ph.D. studies
  • Merit scholarships from the FESP (Master’s and Ph.D.)

Integrated funding

Graduate students in many departments and faculties are eligible for integrated funding, which consists of basic financial assistance that generally lasts for a program's normal duration. This funding comes from multiple sources, such as internal and external scholarships or a position as a teaching assistant, research assistant or lecturer.

Jobs

Graduate students can work as teaching assistants, research assistants or lecturers. Get more information from your department, school or research unit or from your professors. Many on-campus jobs are also reserved for students. For a list of job openings, consult UdeM's employment services centre. International students can visit the foreign students office for job opportunities and information on any required documents they may need in order to work in Quebec.

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