Admission

Faculty of Medicine

PhD in Biochemistry

Graduate 3-465-1-0

May 2024
Start of session
Full-time
Plan of study
90 credits
Dissertation or thesis track
Program Type
Application deadline
from 15 August 2023 to 1st February 2024
Offered at the Montréal campus

Bon à savoir! Ce programme s’adresse autant aux francophones qu’aux anglophones. Consultez la fiche descriptive en français pour en savoir plus.

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

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.

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  • Flexible training
  • Expertise in theory and hands-on research
  • 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

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

  • 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
  • Carry out your research work in an ideal environment through department and research institute scientific platforms and laboratories

 

Courses and specifics

For contact information on the program director or student file management technician, or to find out more about the faculty or department hosting the program, please see the page in French.

  • 90 credits
  • Full-time
  • Day course
  • Dissertation or thesis track

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

You studied
and have, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or province:
and have, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or country:
Note that the quantitative criteria indicated above does not replace a qualitative review of your application. These criteria are provided for information purposes only. Eligibility for a study program does not guarantee an offer of admission. Information on this page may change without notice

Costs and financial aid

$2,022.23 *

*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits


Tuition fees: $1,440.45

Other fees: $581.78

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 2023-2024 academic year.
Information updated: May 19, 2023

$2,022.23 *

*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits


Tuition fees: $1,440.45

Other fees: $581.78

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 2023-2024 academic year.
Information updated: May 19, 2023

$9,435.98 *

*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits


Tuition fees: $8,854.20

Other fees: $581.78

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 undergraduate programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions. Find out more.

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 2023-2024 academic year.
Information updated: May 19, 2023

$2,022.23 *

*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits


Tuition fees: $1,440.45

Other fees: $581.78

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 2023-2024 academic year.
Information updated: May 19, 2023

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Career 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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