Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry 48 months PHD Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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, RNA, Infectious Diseases, Genomics, Metabolism, Stem Cells, Molecular Medicine, Drug Development, Cell Signalling, Signal Transduction, Cell Biology, Membrane Trafficking, Development, Gene and Protein Expression, RNAi, DNA replication, mRNA Translation, Computational Bioinformatics, Antibiotic Resistance, Epigenetics.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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, RNA, Infectious Diseases, Genomics, Metabolism, Stem Cells, Molecular Medicine, Drug Development, Cell Signalling, Signal Transduction, Cell Biology, Membrane Trafficking, Development, Gene and Protein Expression, RNAi, DNA replication, mRNA Translation, Computational Bioinformatics, Antibiotic Resistance, Epigenetics.

Admission Requirements

86+
6.5+
3+
3.2+
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Agreement of a faculty member to act as Thesis Supervisor and to provide adequate financial support
  • Acceptance by a Bioinformatics or Chemical Biology research director

01 Aug 2025
4 Years
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
9,119 CAD

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