Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry offered by the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes cutting-edge and experiential learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, resourceful thinking, and the presentation of complex ideas to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Keywords: Cancer, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Infectious Diseases, Genomics, Metabolism, Stem Cells, Molecular Medicine, Drug Development, Cell Signalling, Signal Transduction, Cell Biology, Membrane Trafficking, Development, Gene and Protein Expression, Ï㽶ÊÓƵi, DNA replication, mÏ㽶ÊÓƵ Translation, Computational Bioinformatics, Antibiotic Resistance, Epigenetics.
Unique Program Features
- Students gain in-depth expertise in biochemistry and the biomedical sciences, with the opportunity to carry out research projects at a world-class level and build collaborations with other leading research groups;
- The program has a Harmonized Stipend Policy to ensure students are paid an adequate stipend;
- Students may focus their research work on Cancer/Molecular Oncology, Structural Biology, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ/Infectious Diseases, Genomics, or Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine;
- Students benefit from access to world class facilities including the Bellini Life Sciences Building, Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Institute, and the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building, together comprising one of the best-equipped research facilities in Canada;
- Graduates pursue their careers as leaders in the basic health sciences in industry, the public sector, or academia.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
PhD in Biochemistry website
Department Contact
Graduate Program christine.laberge [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Biochemistry) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | June 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | November 10 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.