Admission

Faculty of Medicine

PhD in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology

Graduate 3-525-1-1

August 2024
Start of session
Full-time
Plan of study
90 credits
Dissertation or thesis track
Program Type
Application deadline
from August 15, 2023 to June 1, 2024
Submit your application as soon as possible since space is limited
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.

Contribute to the development of scientific research in the fields of cardiovascular physiology or molecular physiology and biophysics.

Overview

About this program

Program that drives reflection

This program trains independent researchers able to carry out original research and make a significant contribution to a field of study in physiology, such as cellular physiology and membrane transport, or the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive and endocrine systems. During the program, you will gain in-depth knowledge of your field of specialization and related fields, conduct an original research project, and develop oral and written communication skills.

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  • Basic sciences focused on experimental laboratory research
  • Dynamic and qualified faculty members with access to state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Well-funded interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research settings

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 Physiology 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.
  • Possibility of taking an equivalent course at an English-language university in Montréal.
  • 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.

All laboratories are offered in a bilingual environment. Above all, department staff are available to help and support you throughout your studies.

Options

Expand your knowledge in order to further contribute to a cutting-edge research project in cardiovascular science. The thesis topic must focus on the molecular, cellular or integrative mechanisms of cardiovascular function, including the hormonal and neuronal mechanisms of cardiovascular regulation in normal and physiopathological conditions.

Select the flexible stream option to focus your research initiatives on the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive and endocrine systems.

Acquire the in-depth knowledge and resources necessary to develop your creativity through a cutting-edge research project on the structure and role of different membrane proteins in normal and physiopathological conditions.

Note that the option you are interested in may not be offered during the session for which you wish to apply.

Advantages of studying physiology at UdeM
Advancing knowledge in molecular, cellular and integrative physiology

  • Discover the Université de Montréal Department of Physiology, one of the most vibrant in Canada
  • Conduct world-class cutting-edge research projects
  • Collaborate with over 40 laboratories on the university campus and in hospital centres, bringing together researchers from various faculties and institutions
  • Work on various diseases and human pathologies to allow for translational study opportunities

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
Take a look at some topics covered.
PSL 6020Methods in Molecular and Cellular Physiology

Invited speakers as well as students enrolled in this option examine, present and discuss research projects. Students must attend at least 10 seminars per year.

PSL 60521PhD Seminar 1.1

Students in the physiology program present and discuss their research projects. Notes: Students in the program must give a presentation and attend at least 20 seminars during the first year of the program. Mandatory at the PhD level.

PSL 60522PhD Seminar 1.2
PSL 60531PhD Seminar 2.1
PSL 60532PhD Seminar 2.2
PSL 60611Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 1.1

Invited speakers as well as students enrolled in this option examine, present and discuss research projects. Students must attend at least 10 seminars per year.

PSL 60612Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 1.2
PSL 60621Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 2.1
PSL 60622Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 2.2
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Admission requirements

You are eligible only if a faculty member has agreed to supervise your research project or work prior to submitting your admission application.

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:

Be sure to select your choices to display the eligibility conditions that apply to you.

Additional documents to provide
  • Letter of intent or of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of acceptance from a research supervisor
  • Financing plan or financial profile
  • Two letters of recommendation
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.

Check your legal status

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.

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.

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Check your legal status

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 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.

Find out about the UdeM exemption scholarship

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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Future prospects Pursuing a career or further studies? The choice is yours!

After completion of your program, you may pursue a career in research at a university, a major pharmaceutical company, or in the biomedical industry in Canada or elsewhere. You may also consider a teaching career or a position in the public service

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