Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pathology

Downtown, Montreal, Canada

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# 28QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgramme duration

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

01 Oct, 2025Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pathology offered by the Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and forward-thinking learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, original thinking, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Unique Program Features

Students benefit from learning cutting-edge techniques and using modern equipment which includes light, fluorescence, and electron microscopy (both transmission and scanning), laser capture, flow cytometry, DNA, RNA, protein analysis, cell culture, advanced immunological, pharmacological, biochemical, and physiological techniques, as well as morphometry and computer-aided analysis;
Faculty members specialize in areas such as: Cancer research, including the fundamental biology of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, brain tumors, soft tissue tumors, and the mechanisms of metastasis; Immunology and transplantation; Autoimmune disorders; Ophthalmic pathology; Stem cell biology; Pulmonary disease; Neurodegenerative disorders; Smooth muscle pathophysiology; and Genomic biology of cancer;
Graduates pursue careers in industry, academia, government/international agencies, or clinical medicine.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Students benefit from learning cutting-edge techniques and using modern equipment which includes light, fluorescence, and electron microscopy (both transmission and scanning), laser capture, flow cytometry, DNA, RNA, protein analysis, cell culture, advanced immunological, pharmacological, biochemical, and physiological techniques, as well as morphometry and computer-aided analysis;
Faculty members specialize in areas such as: Cancer research, including the fundamental biology of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, brain tumors, soft tissue tumors, and the mechanisms of metastasis; Immunology and transplantation; Autoimmune disorders; Ophthalmic pathology; Stem cell biology; Pulmonary disease; Neurodegenerative disorders; Smooth muscle pathophysiology; and Genomic biology of cancer;
Graduates pursue careers in industry, academia, government/international agencies, or clinical medicine.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

86+

Bachelor GPA

IELTS

6.5+

GPA

3.5+

Applicants holding a graduate degree (Master's) - or in exceptional cases, an undergraduate degree (Bachelor's) - from a recognized institution are eligible to apply to our PhD program. An academic record equivalent to or better than a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 at McGill is required for those with a graduate degree. To be considered for direct entry following undergraduate studies, a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 is required in addition to considerable and relevant research experience.
Non-Canadian applicants who did not complete their previous studies in the English language must also take the TOEFL or the IELTS examination. Consult the GPS website for English language proficiency requirements.
All applications will be evaluated by the Pathology Graduate Training Committee (GTC). Candidates found suitable must also be accepted by a research director, and adequate funding must be obtained for both personal support and research expenses.

Application Deadline

01 Oct 2025

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

May

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

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic

Starts from

1,483 CAD

International

Starts from

9,119 CAD

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