Program Description
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry (Thesis) offered by the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes research-based and demanding learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in original thinking, literature synthesis, and academic writing to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
Keywords: Cancer, Structural Biology, Biophysics, RNA, Infectious Diseases, Genomics, Metabolism, Stem Cells, Molecular Medicine, Drug Development, Cell Signalling, Signal Transduction, Cell Biology, Membrane Trafficking, Development, Gene and Protein Expression, RNAi, DNA replication, mRNA Translation, Computational Bioinformatics, Antibiotic Resistance, Epigenetics.
Unique Program Features
- Students may focus their research work on Cancer/Molecular Oncology, Structural Biology, RNA/Infectious Diseases, Genomics, or Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine;
- The Department has a Harmonized Stipend Policy to ensure that every graduate student in the Faculty will be paid an adequate stipend;
- Students benefit from world class facilities: the Bellini Life Sciences Building and Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Institute, and the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building, together comprising one of the best-equipped research facilities in Canada.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MSc in Biochemistry website
Department Contact
Graduate Program christine.laberge [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Biochemistry) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | June 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | November 10 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.