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.
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
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
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.
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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
Canadian non-Quebec resident
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
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
International student
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$9,753.94
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. 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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Francophone student from France or Belgium
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
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
Available financial assistance
Recruitment scholarships:
Scholarships for students enrolled in the molecular, cellular and integrative physiology program (page in French)
Scholarships in leadership and perseverance:
Faculty of Medicine scholarships to support students enrolled in graduate research training programs (page in French)
Scholarships in pharmacology and physiology:
Directory of scholarships or financial aid available for students in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology (page in French)
Graduate and postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered to students, all programs combined
Postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered for doctoral programs
Funding for Mobility:
Scholarships and mobility funding programs offered to students from the Université de Montréal who wish to study abroad
Exemption scholarship for international students:
Scholarship program for exemption from additional tuition fees for international students
Michel Bergeron scholarship:
Financial support available to students enrolled in the physiology or biomedical engineering doctorate programs (page in French)
Future prospects
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
Program structure
(3-525-1-1)
The doctorate program consists of 90 credits. Students may take the Flexible Stream option (Segment 70) or the Molecular Physiology and Biophysics option (Segment 71).
The doctorate program consists of 90 credits. This program has three options:
General option (Segment 70)
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics option (Segment 71)
Cardiovascular Physiology option (Segment 72)
LEGEND CR :
credit
Segment 70 Flexible Stream option
Number of credits: 82 mandatory credits for research and a thesis, 2 credits from optional courses and 6 elective credits.
Candidates registered in this option must have completed the mandatory courses (except the seminars) specific to the General option of the Master's in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology or the equivalent. If not, courses PSL 6090, PLU 6044 and MMD 6005R will be added to the student's doctorate program as complementary courses.
Block 70A
Optional - 2 credits
Students must obtain 2 credits over 2 years by taking the 2 consecutive components of a same course category. PSL 60521 and PSL 60522 are equivalent to PSL 6052. PSL 60531 and PSL 60532 are equivalent to PSL 6053.
Course
Title
CR
PSL 60521
PhD Seminar 1.1
0
PSL 60522
PhD Seminar 1.2
1
PSL 60531
PhD Seminar 2.1
0
PSL 60532
PhD Seminar 2.2
1
Course
Title
CR
PSL 60611
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 1.1
0
PSL 60612
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 1.2
1
PSL 60621
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 2.1
0
PSL 60622
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 2.2
1
Block 70B
Elective – 6 credits
From the list of available Physiology courses or any other course deemed relevant to the student's program.
Course
Title
CR
Block 71D Research and thesis
Mandatory – 82 credits
Course
Title
CR
PSL 7000
PhD Comprehensive Examination
0
Course
Title
CR
PSL 7902
Thesis
82
Segment 71 Molecular Physiology and Biophysics option
Number of credits: 81 mandatory credits, of which 79 are for research and a thesis, 3 credits from optional courses and 6 credits from elective courses.
Candidates registered in this option must have completed the mandatory courses (except the seminars) specific to the Molecular Physiology and Biophysics option of the Master's in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology or the equivalent. If not, courses PSL 6020 or PLS 6021, PLU 6044 and MMD 6005R will be added to the student's doctorate program as complementary courses.
Block 71A
Mandatory – 2 credits
Students must obtain 2 credits over 2 years by taking the 2 consecutive components of a same course category. PSL 60521 and PSL 60522 are equivalent to PSL 6052. PSL 60531 and PSL 60532 are equivalent to PSL 6053.
Course
Title
CR
PSL 60521
PhD Seminar 1.1
0
PSL 60522
PhD Seminar 1.2
1
PSL 60531
PhD Seminar 2.1
0
PSL 60532
PhD Seminar 2.2
1
Course
Title
CR
PSL 60611
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 1.1
0
PSL 60612
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 1.2
1
PSL 60621
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 2.1
0
PSL 60622
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 2.2
1
Block 71B
Optional – 6 credits
From the list of available Physiology courses (COURSE PSL 6090 IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) or courses offered by other basic science departments of the Faculty of Medicine that are relevant to the student's research project.
Course
Title
CR
Block 71C
Optional – 3 credits
Course
Title
CR
PSL 6020
Methods in Molecular and Cellular Physiology
3
Course
Title
CR
PSL 6021
Molecular and Structural Physiology
3
Block 71D Research and thesis
Mandatory – 79 credits
Course
Title
CR
PSL 7000
PhD Comprehensive Examination
0
Course
Title
CR
PSL 7903
Thesis
79
Segment 72 Cardiovascular Physiology option
Number of credits: 82 mandatory credits, of which 79 are for research and a thesis, and 8 or 9 credits from optional courses.
Candidates registered in this option must have completed the mandatory courses (except the seminars) specific to the Cardiovascular Physiology option of the Master's in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology or the equivalent. If not, courses PSL 6090, PSL 6170, PLU 6044 and MMD 6005R will be added to the student's doctorate program as complementary courses.
Block 72A
Optional – 2 credits
Students must obtain 2 credits over 2 years by taking the 2 consecutive components of a same course category. Courses PSL 60611 and PSL 60612 are excluded from the choices if they were taken at the master's level.
