PhD in Biochemistry

Academic regulations

Academic regulations for graduate and postdoctoral studies (page in French)

Studies in this program are governed by the educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the provisions for direct entry to the PhD programs in the Faculty of Medicine, and the following provisions:

1. Admission requirements
To be admitted as a regular student in the PhD (Biochemistry) program, candidates must:

• Meet the general admission requirements (section XI) of the “Règlement pédagogique de la Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales” (educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).
• Demonstrate good knowledge of French and English (learn more).
• Provide two letters of recommendation and a curriculum vitae.
• For the Cellular Dynamics of Macromolecular Complexes limited-enrolment option, priority will be given to students whose supervisors are part of the group of researchers who are working on this specific research problem.

1.1 Admission requirements – Entry to PhD from MSc

• Have an MSc (Biochemistry), an MSc in a relevant discipline or an equivalent degree, or show proof of equivalent education.
• Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.3 out of 4.3.

1.2 Admission requirements – Direct entry to PhD from MSc without dissertation

• Be enrolled in the MSc program and have finished all compulsory MSc courses.
• Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.4 out of 4.3.

1.3 Admission requirements – Direct entry to PhD from BSc

• Have a BSc (Biochemistry), a BSc in a relevant discipline, an MD, or an equivalent degree.
• Have obtained a grade-point average at the undergraduate level of at least 3.6 out of 4.3.
• Have research experience.