doctorate

As of October 2012, McGill’s formerly paper-based graduate application process has been replaced with a more convenient electronic version.  For detailed instructions on how to apply and how to upload required supporting documents in the new version, please see:  http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare

M.Sc. in Chemistry (Chemical Biology option) (45 credits)

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Required courses (5 credits)

Complementary Courses (11 credits)

Complementary courses A

Two of the following (1 credit each):

M.Sc. in Pharmacology (Chemical Biology option)

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Required courses (9-15 credits)

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Biochemistry (Thesis) - Chemical Biology (47 credits)

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Thesis courses (33 credits)

Registration for compulsory comprehensives (BIOC 701, 702, 703)

All students entering or registered in the Ph.D. program must register for the comprehensive courses (see table below). Registration for these courses is not initiated until instructed by the Student Affairs Officer (Christine Laberge).

This page contains important information designed to help you complete the application process. Be sure to review it carefully before submitting your application.

You should also consult the Applying and admissions section of the Prospective Graduate Students website.

The Biochemistry Department guarantees a minimum yearly stipend of $20,000 for an M.Sc. student and $22,000 for a Ph.D. student. Stipends are paid from fellowships awarded to the student or from the supervisor’s research funding. McGill is committed to helping graduate students secure adequate funding for their research and studies. Take the time to review Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' information on funding opportunities, in addition to the information provided below.