Program structure
Philosophiae Doctor (Ph. D.)
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The doctorate program consists of 90 credits.
Students are required to take seminar courses throughout the program. The program also includes courses depending on candidates’ needs. Research must be done as a residency at the Faculty of Medicine of Université de Montréal, at a research laboratory of an affiliated institute or hospital approved by the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Medicine, or at a laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Segment 70
All credits in this doctorate program are mandatory. Out of the 90 credits, 87 are for research and a thesis.
Block 70A Mandatory – 3 credits
MCB 70521 and MCB 70522 are equivalent to MCB 7052. MCB 70531 and MCB 70532 are equivalent to MCB 7053.
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| MCB 7001 | Directed Readings in Microbiology | 1 | ||
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Reading, critique and discussion of recent scientific articles in the fields of bacteriology, mycology, immunology and virology. Presentation of articles and discussions led by different professors and guest speakers.
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| MCB 70521 | Research Seminar 2.1 | 0 | Day course | |
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Students present their plan, objectives and preliminary results and discuss how they will continue their research project. Question period. Participation in other student seminars.
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| MCB 70522 | Research Seminar 2.2 | 1 | Day course | |
| MCB 70531 | Research Seminar 3.1 | 0 | Day course | |
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Students present and interpret their results and discuss how they will continue their research to earn their degree. Question period. Participation in other student seminars.
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| MCB 70532 | Research Seminar 3.2 | 1 | Day course | |
Block 70B Research and thesis Mandatory – 87 credits
| Course | Title | Credits | Period | |
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| VIR 7000 | PhD Comprehensive Examination | 0 | ||
| VIR 7904 | Thesis | 87 | ||
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