Specialize in biochemistry areas that inspire you, such as molecular genetics, structural biology, human genomics, in silico biochemistry, or cellular dynamics of macromolecular complexes.
Overview
About this program
Gain expertise in scientific research in biochemistry and molecular biology
In the biochemistry doctorate program, you will receive in-depth training in biomedical and basic research, which builds on seminar courses and as much time as possible dedicated to laboratory research. Throughout your laboratory research project, you will be supervised and guided by an experienced professor or research team member.
- Course options include communication, molecular and cellular biology, structural biology, human genomics, modern instrumentation, or management and law
- Dynamic, high-performance and state-of-the-art laboratories
- Flexible training
- Expertise in theory and hands-on research
Language accommodations
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 Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine provides a number of accommodations to make you feel comfortable and help you fulfill the requirements of the program even if French is not your main language of study:
- Access to course notes in both French and English.
- Choice of giving oral seminar presentations in either French or English.
- Choice of writing exams in French or English.
- Choice of taking the comprehensive exam in either French or English.
- Choice of writing your doctoral thesis or dissertation in French or English.
Note that all laboratories are offered in a bilingual environment. Above all, staff in the program are available to help and support you throughout your studies.
Advantages of studying biochemistry at UdeM
Explore the discipline that drives life sciences and medicine
- Carry out your research work in an ideal environment through department and research institute scientific platforms and laboratories
- Discover a thriving research and education environment in biochemistry, molecular medicine and computational biology
- Be part of the Biochemistry Department, a leader in biomedical research
Courses and specifics
- 90 credits
- Full-time
- Day course
- Dissertation or thesis track
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
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- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letter of intent or of interest
- Letter of acceptance from a research supervisor
See also the provisions for direct entry to the PhD programs in the Faculty of Medicine.
A number of UdeM students enrolled in this program have other studies under their belt.
Costs and financial aid
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$2,117.74 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,483.65
Other fees: $634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$2,117.74 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,483.65
Other fees: $634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
Under certain conditions, Canadian students who are not residents of Quebec can follow university study programs offered in French while benefiting from the same tuition fees as residents of Quebec.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$9,753.94 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $9,119.85
Other fees: $634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$2,117.74 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,483.65
Other fees: $634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 - Calculate tuition fees based on other situations
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Future prospects Pursuing a career or further studies? The choice is yours!
Upon completion of your project, which generally takes 2 to 5 years, you can directly enter the job market or continue your training through a postdoctoral fellowship to ultimately secure a research position.
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