Course Requirements

M.Sc. Program  - Chemical Biology - Required Courses: 39 credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PHGY 601 M.Sc. Proposal Seminar 1
PHGY 602 Literature Search & Research Proposal 2
PHGY 604 Responsible Conduct in Research 0
PHGY 607 Laboratory Research 1 3
PHGY 608 Laboratory Research 2 3
PHGY 620 Progress in Research 3
PHGY 621 Thesis 1 12
PHGY 622 Thesis 2 12
PHGY 623 M.Sc. Final Seminar 3

PLUS Students must choose 3 credits of the following seminars in Chemical Biology:

BIOC 610       Seminars in Chemical Biology 1   (1)

BIOC 689       Seminars in Chemical Biology 2   (1)

BIOC 611        Seminars in Chemical Biology 3  (1)

BIOC 690       Seminars in Chemical Biology 4   (1)   

Plus 3 credits of the following:   

CHEM 502      Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry   (3)

CHEM 503      Drug Design and Development 1   (3) 

PHAR 503      Drug Discovery and Development 1 (3)

TOTAL CREDITS: 45


Ph.D. Program  - Chemical Biology - Required Courses (7 credits)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PHGY 604 Responsible Conduct in Research 0
PHGY 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam 0
PHGY 703 Ph.D. Progress Seminar 1 1
PHGY 704 Ph.D. Progress Seminar 2 1
PHGY 720 Ph.D. Seminar Course 1
PHGY 721 Ph.D. Seminar Course 1
PHGY 722 Ph.D. Seminar Course 1
PHGY 723 Ph.D. Seminar Course 1
PHGY 724 Ph.D. Seminar Course 1

PLUS: All courses below are required

BIOC 610       Seminars in Chemical Biology 1  (1)

BIOC 689       Seminars in Chemical Biology 2  (1)

BIOC 611       Seminars in Chemical Biology 3  (1)      

BIOC 690       Seminars in Chemical Biology 4  (1)   

PLUS: 6 credits from the following:  

CHEM 502       Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry   (3)

CHEM 503       Drug Design and Development 1   (3)

PHAR 503       Drug Discovery and Development 1  (3)

TOTAL CREDITS: 17

Students may currently register for this Option through any of the Departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutics or Physiology. The program of training incorporates several important features, including a diverse curriculum and programs of seminars, workshops and discussion groups designed to provide students with a well-rounded exposure to both the chemical and biological aspects of the discipline. Financial support for students in the program is available from a variety of sources, included competitively awarded CIHR-funded Chemical Biology Scholarship awards.

Who to contact:

For general information; or to apply; or for questions on projects, or enquiries from registered students: Please contact John Silvius at john.silvius [at] mcgill.ca Phone: 514-398-7267

Or any of the Graduate Coordinators of the units.

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